College of Alameda

https://alameda.peralta.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$12,583

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.63%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,983

11.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.7%

81 Graduates

About

College of Alameda is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at College of Alameda were Liberal Arts & Sciences (195 degrees awarded), Aircraft Powerplant Technology (39 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, 683 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Alameda. 60.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (294 degrees), 1.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Alameda is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Alameda is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,583.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending College of Alameda received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at College of Alameda was $1,104. The cost of tuition at College of Alameda is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Alameda (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$12,583

2021 Value

7.61%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 College of Alameda had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,583. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of College of Alameda grew by 7.61%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Alameda (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,066

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Alameda was of $22,066 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 46.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Alameda (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57% of undergraduate students at College of Alameda received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.55% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Alameda (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.63%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at College of Alameda was 2.63%, which represents 1 out of the 38 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

College of Alameda had a total enrollment of 4,983 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at College of Alameda is 595 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,388. This means that 11.9% of students enrolled at College of Alameda are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Alameda, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% Asian, 17.5% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 6.54% Two or More Races, 0.562% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at College of Alameda in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (16.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16%) and Asian Female (14.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Alameda in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,983 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Alameda is 595 and the part-time enrollment is 4,388. This means that 11.9% of students enrolled at College of Alameda are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Alameda (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Alameda was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), College of Alameda had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Alameda (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,397 enrolled students
Asian
1,228 enrolled students
Black or African American
870 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Alameda is 28% Hispanic or Latino, 24.6% Asian, 17.5% Black or African American, 17.4% White, 6.54% Two or More Races, 0.562% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 128 students (2.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 149 more women than men received degrees from College of Alameda. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Alameda is asian (294 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at College of Alameda is Liberal Arts & Sciences (195 degrees awarded), followed by Aircraft Powerplant Technology (39 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Alameda, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (373 degrees), and Math & Statistics (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (366,248 people), Other managers (326,149 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (297,176 people), Postsecondary teachers (196,024 people), and Social workers, all other (150,614 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Alameda in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (373 degrees), Math & Statistics (29 degrees), Social Sciences (52 degrees), and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Mechanical Technologies (92 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (373 degrees), Math & Statistics (29 degrees), Social Sciences (52 degrees), and Psychology (35 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Alameda are Elementary & secondary schools (739,027 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (443,257 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (303,285 people), Legal services (302,080 people), and Computer Systems Design (266,468 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Alameda.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
176 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
Sociology
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Alameda was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of Alameda according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

267

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

416

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 267 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda, which is 0.642 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (416).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Alameda by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.527 times less than the 243 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 243 degrees were awarded to men at College of Alameda in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.9 times more than the 128 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from College of Alameda completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (52.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at College of Alameda is Male and Asian (52.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.47% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
294 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
159 degrees awarded
White
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Alameda is asian (294 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (159 degrees).

3.07% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Female
176 degrees awarded
Asian Male
118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Alameda is asian female (176 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (118 degrees).

Operations

College of Alameda employs 70 Instructors. Most academics at College of Alameda are Male Instructor (35), and Female Instructor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Alameda are: Office and Administrative Support, with 15 employees, Management, with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.33M - Federal
$8.47M - State
$857k - Local

As of 2021, College of Alameda received $1.33M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $8.47M from state grants and contracts, and $857k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$17.3M

2021 Salaries

1.09%

growth from 2020

In 2021, College of Alameda paid a median of $17.3M in salaries, a 1.09% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, College of Alameda paid a total of $7.01M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Alameda was Instructor with 70 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Alameda were Office and Administrative Support with 15 employees, Management with 13 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Alameda was Male Instructor with 35 employees, and Female Instructor with 35 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Alameda.