Ohlone College

Ohlone College Overview

Ohlone College is a public school in a suburban setting in Fremont, California. Ohlone College was founded in 1967 and enrolls 11,318 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at Ohlone College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Ohlone College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Ohlone College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Ohlone College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

2022 Ohlone College 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	$7,056

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Is Ohlone College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can all provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a clearer idea of what Ohlone College offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Ohlone College

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

Approximately 55% of students who start at Ohlone 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 Outlook Ohlone College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Ohlone College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Ohlone 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 Ohlone College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

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! 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 Ohlone College.

Based on this information, is Ohlone College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Ohlone College a good school for you?

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Where is Ohlone College?

Ohlone College is located in the suburban setting of Fremont, California, less than an hour from San Jose.

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