Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College is a public school in a small town setting in Aptos, California. Cabrillo College was founded in 1959 and enrolls 11,321 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Cabrillo College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Cabrillo College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Cabrillo College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Cabrillo College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Cabrillo College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Cabrillo College on the Student Life page.

Is Cabrillo College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Cabrillo College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cabrillo College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Cabrillo College, around 72% return for their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Cabrillo College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cabrillo College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Cabrillo College. Based on this information, how does Cabrillo College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Cabrillo College a good school for you?

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Where is Cabrillo College Located?

Cabrillo College is located in the small town setting of Aptos, California, less than an hour from San Jose.

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