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Aptos, CA 95003
p. 831-479-6100
w. www.cabrillo.edu
Cabrillo College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1658th overall and 129th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
59.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,024 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 45% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
14,217 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Aptos, CA 95003
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,225 (20,189 urban / 4,036 rural) |
| Households | 10,098 (2.39 people per house) |
| Median Household Income | $68,760 |
| Families | 6,422 (2.85 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 261 |
| Pop. — Asian | 851 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 77 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 384 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,429 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,101 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Large
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | — / / |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Cabrillo College?
Ranks 3580th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $560 | $560 | $5,432 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $42 | $42 | $42 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $20 | $20 | $194 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,024 | $2,024 | $6,896 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,578 | $15,578 | $20,450 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $5,912 | $5,912 | $10,784 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $818 $602 | $818 $602 | $5,738 $5,474 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,242 $1,422 | ||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A N/A | ||
| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A N/A | ||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,117 $9,936 | ||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,348 $3,618 | ||
| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,600 $3,888 | ||
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Cabrillo College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Cabrillo College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Cabrillo College Ranks 2390th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,137 | 121 | 22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $927 | 196 | 35% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,045 | 57 | 10% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,257 | 9 | 2% |
| Any financial aid type | 229 | 41% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Cabrillo College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 28 | 34 | 62 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 111 | 98 | 209 |
Hispanic | 1,484 | 2,113 | 3,597 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 287 | 337 | 624 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 52 | 74 | 126 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,009 | 4,732 | 8,741 |
Race Unknown | 391 | 467 | 858 |
| Total | 6,362 | 7,855 | 14,217 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Cabrillo College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 | 235 | 366 | |
| N/A | 84 | 84 | |
| 5 | 37 | 42 | |
| 17 | 15 | 32 | |
| 4 | 26 | 30 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Cabrillo College Ranks 690th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $66,133 ($68,039 male / $64,707 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 257 (110 male / 147 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 333 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,959,681 |
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Cabrillo College Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Cabrillo College, named after the explorer Juan Cabrillo, is a community college in Aptos, California. Classes are offered at several locations including the main campus in Aptos at 6500 Soquel Drive, the Cabrillo College Watsonville Center, located at 318 Union Street in downtown Watsonville, the Cabrillo College Scotts Valley Center, located at 104 Whispering Pines Drive, and at several locations in downtown Santa Cruz and in the San Lorenzo Valley. The college transfers many of its students to three nearby universities – the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University in the heart of Silicon Valley, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Cabrillo College Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Cabrillo College is unique in its study options. An instance of this, the university has a Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and Study Abroad.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Cabrillo College.
- History:
- History – General
- Social Sciences:
- Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Arts – General, Dance, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Construction Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Information Processing/Data Entry, Real Estate
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Fire Science/Firefighting, Police Science
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Chinese, Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Communications & Journalism:
- Journalism
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistance, Medical Radiologic Technology, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 30th of May.
Cabrillo College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, but did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 30th of May.
Cabrillo College Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Cabrillo College Students
The school’s size is approximately seven thousand, two hundred and sixty-four degree-seeking undergrads. Further, the student body consists of ninety-eight percent in-state students and two percent out-of-state students. Cabrillo College offers Associate degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as observatory, planetarium, horticulture garden. In general, the school is located 25 miles from San JoseThis school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
Cabrillo College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
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over 2 years ago
Christine Ferrero scampalot19 ((at)) yahoo dot com
Hi. I teach 6th grade at Rio Del mar School in Aptos. I'm signed up to take a trip to Europe on June 20 w/ Aptos High. I need some college units before i retire.Is there a professor at Cabrillo College who could work with me to get 1 or 2 units in conjunction with this trip? I have taught school for 29 years. I look forward to your response. Thanks, Chris Ferrero PS Home phone: 688-4678