Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College is a public school in a suburban setting in Pleasant Hill, California. Diablo Valley was founded in 1949 and now enrolls around 22,567 students a year, including 22,567 undergrads.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

Learn more about life at Diablo Valley on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

Is Diablo Valley a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. 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 look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Diablo Valley offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Diablo Valley

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 Diablo Valley, around 61% are still enrolled the next 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 Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley

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

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

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Where is Diablo Valley College Located?

Diablo Valley is located in the suburban setting of Pleasant Hill, California, less than an hour from San Francisco.

If you want to see Diablo Valley for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 680 to Pleasant Hill, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Oakland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Diablo Valley and Pleasant Hill are like without leaving home.

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