Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College Overview

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

📆 Mark your calendar! April 9, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Involvement 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.

Cabrillo College does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Cabrillo College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$8,472

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Is Cabrillo College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Cabrillo College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Cabrillo College

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

Approximately 72% of students who start at Cabrillo College return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Cabrillo College Grads

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

Check with Cabrillo College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Cabrillo College

Tuition 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.

For information on Cabrillo College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out 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?

Cabrillo College is located in the small town setting of Aptos, California, in the suburbs of San Jose.

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