C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

De Anza College

2-Year Public
📍 Cupertino, California 95014
🌐 https://www.deanza.edu/
De Anza College — tuition $1,395 in-state, $12,150 out-of-state
De Anza College — tuition $1,395 in-state, $12,150 out-of-state
De Anza College campus, Cupertino, CA
De Anza College campus, Cupertino, CA. Photo: Coolcaesar at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
71/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
C
44/100

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

16,990
Total Enrollment
68%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,421
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near De Anza College ▼

23% 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.

Avg Home Value
$3,007,343
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,288
1-Year Change
+2.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at De Anza College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$56,596
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,179
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$5,625
Median debt at graduation
67.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 10% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 92nd 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 De Anza College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$75,297+55%#7 of 547#12$6,500
Biological and Physical Sciences—$71,064+42%#3 of 85#4—
Sociology—$62,081+41%#2 of 29#2—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$56,754+22%#48 of 426#117—
Communication and Media Studies—$53,738+24%#11 of 53#14—
Social Sciences—$51,460+19%#5 of 38#7—

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 De Anza College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $3,007,343
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,288/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94085 (2.0% cap, Sunnyvale)

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🏆 Where De Anza College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
of 100 schools
#21
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#24
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
of 100 schools
#27
Biological and Physical Sciences
of 100 schools
#30
Radio and Television
of 63 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,395 $12,150

Financial Aid

72%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$8,421
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,046
$30,001 - $48,000$4,354
$48,001 - $75,000$6,804
$75,001 - $110,000$9,628
$110,001+$10,644

Student Demographics

16,990
Total Students
49%
Women
63%
Traditional Age (18-24)
23%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Hispanic 28%
Black 3%
Asian 39%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 23%
With Family 77%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,925 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 28%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%
25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at De Anza College?
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 De Anza College?
Tuition at De Anza College is $1,395 for in-state students and $12,150 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,421.
What is the graduation rate at De Anza College?
The graduation rate at De Anza College is 68%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is De Anza College a good school?
De Anza College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend De Anza College?
De Anza College has a total enrollment of 16,990 students.
Is there rental demand near De Anza College?
Yes! Approximately 23% of students at De Anza College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,925 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cupertino area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology