College of Alameda — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,472 out-of-stateCollege of Alameda campus, Alameda, CA. Photo: Klutzykid, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 34%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
F
33/100
Experience
F
31/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
5,833
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
56%
Retention Rate
35.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,784
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near College of Alameda ▼
39%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at College of Alameda, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,563
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,535
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
10.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 35th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at College of Alameda
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The College of Alameda Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,156,185
Avg rent near campus: $2,912/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94612 (4.3% cap, Oakland)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$1,104
$8,472
Financial Aid
74%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
1%
Take Out Loans
$12,784
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$8,181
$30,001 - $48,000
$8,959
$48,001 - $75,000
$11,901
$75,001 - $110,000
$15,552
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,281 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person14%
Hybrid (Some Online)14%
Fully Online72%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)48%
25-64 (Adult)40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at College of Alameda?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend College of Alameda?
Tuition at College of Alameda is
$1,104 for in-state students
and $8,472 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,784.
What is the graduation rate at College of Alameda?
The graduation rate at College of Alameda is 34%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is College of Alameda a good school?
College of Alameda has a Repit College Score of 43/100 (Grade: D).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (F): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend College of Alameda?
College of Alameda has a total enrollment of 5,833 students.
Is there rental demand near College of Alameda?
Yes! Approximately 39% of students at College of Alameda live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 2,281 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Alameda area.
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