Average

Score: 51/100

Overall (traditional)

B+

Outcome Rating

79/100 · earnings-weighted

Ohlone College

2-Year Public

📍 Fremont, California 94539

🌐 www.ohlone.edu/

Ohlone College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $8,616 out-of-state

Ohlone College campus, Fremont, CA. Photo: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 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: 55%

Outcomes

C+

63/100

Affordability

C+

63/100

Resources

48/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

36/100

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

8,375

Total Enrollment

55%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$17,755

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Ohlone College ▼

72% 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

$2,186,278

Avg Monthly Rent

$4,174

1-Year Change

+0.6%

See full rental market data for 94539 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$54,278

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$45,622

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

51.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

13%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 90th 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 Ohlone 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Social Sciences	$22,545	$58,928	+37%	#1 of 38	#1	—

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 Ohlone College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $2,186,278
Avg rent near campus: $4,174/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 95134 (2.9% cap, San Jose)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$8,616

Financial Aid

46%

Receive Any Aid

24%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$17,755

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$13,189
$30,001 - $48,000	$13,609
$48,001 - $75,000	$15,303
$75,001 - $110,000	$19,605
$110,001+	$12,299

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Sciences, General 347 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 96 grads/yr Mathematics, General 82 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 69 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 50 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 47 grads/yr Psychology, General 43 grads/yr Computer Science 37 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 32 grads/yr Economics, General 32 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 30 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 18 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17 grads/yr Sociology, General 16 grads/yr Radio and Television 14 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 10 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Ethnic Studies 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Ohlone College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Social scientists and related workers, all other

$100k/yr 40,800 jobs

Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

$75k/yr 20,700 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Social science research assistants

$58k/yr 40,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,375

Total Students

48%

Women

58%

Traditional Age (18-24)

72%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 13%

Hispanic 25%

Black 3%

Asian 45%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 72%

With Family 28%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,064 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 29%

Hybrid (Some Online) 37%

Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 58%

25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Ohlone 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 Ohlone College?

Tuition at Ohlone College is $1,104 for in-state students and $8,616 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,755.

What is the graduation rate at Ohlone College?

The graduation rate at Ohlone College is 55%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Ohlone College a good school?

Ohlone College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Ohlone College?

Ohlone College has a total enrollment of 8,375 students.

Is there rental demand near Ohlone College?

Yes! Approximately 72% of students at Ohlone College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,064 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fremont area.

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