Chabot College

Chabot College is a public school in a suburban setting in Hayward, California. Chabot College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 13,229 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Chabot College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Chabot College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Chabot College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

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

Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2022 is July 30.

Is Chabot College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Chabot College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Chabot 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.

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 Outlook Chabot College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Chabot 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! 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 Chabot College. Based on this information, how does Chabot College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Chabot College a good school for you?

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Where is Chabot College?

Chabot College is located in the suburban setting of Hayward, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

If you want to see Chabot College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take State Highway 880 to Hayward, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Oakland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Chabot College and Hayward are like without leaving home.

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