Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College Overview

Diablo Valley College is a public school in the suburban setting of Pleasant Hill, California. Diablo Valley was founded in 1949 and enrolls 22,567 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Diablo Valley!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Diablo Valley's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Diablo Valley students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Diablo Valley does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Diablo Valley Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$6,920

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Is Diablo Valley a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Diablo Valley offers and if the school could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Diablo Valley

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 61% of students who start at Diablo Valley come back the next year. 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 Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Diablo Valley

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 Diablo Valley'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 available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 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, in the suburbs of San Francisco.

If you would like 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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