Contra Costa College

Contra Costa College Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Contra Costa College will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Contra Costa College Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Contra Costa College Overview

Contra Costa College is a public school in a small town setting in San Pablo, California. Contra Costa College was founded in 1948 and enrolls 8,316 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Contra Costa College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Contra Costa College's theater groups.

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

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

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

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

2021 Contra Costa College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$8,304
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Contra Costa College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective 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 Contra Costa College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Contra Costa 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.

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 Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa 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 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Contra Costa College. Based on this information, how does Contra Costa College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Contra Costa College a good school for you?

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Where is Contra Costa College?

Contra Costa College is located in the small town setting of San Pablo, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Contra Costa College and San Pablo are like without leaving home.

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