COLLEGE OF ALAMEDA (COA)

  • 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway
  • Alameda, CA 94501
  • OPEID College Code: 00672000
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  • General Phone: (510) 748-2334
  • President: Dr. George Herring
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 7,302
  • College Alias: COA
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College of Alameda - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • College of Alameda's mission is to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals.
    Values
    In meeting its mission, College of Alameda has the following values:
    - Achieving educational excellence
    - Accommodating and supporting student needs
    - Encouraging teamwork and active learning
    - Engaging our community
    - Empowering innovation
    - Extending opportunities in technology
    - Respecting diversity
    Vision Statement
    College of Alameda will be a diverse, supportive, empowering learning community for seekers of knowledge. We are committed to providing a creative, ethical and inclusive environment in which students develop their abilities as thinkers, workers and citizens of the world.
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Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
College of Alameda Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving1%36%57%-
Avg Amount Receiving$3,500$4,047$763-
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.3%8.0%8.9%
Number in Default1-2
Number in Repayment122024
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$732$648$648
In-State Tuition and Fees$732$648$648
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,332$5,460$5,460
Books and Supplies$1,638$1,422$1,422
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,160$9,936$9,936
Other Expenses$4,266$3,510$3,510
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,266$3,510$4,050
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$2,370$2,070$2,070
In-State$2,370$2,070$2,070
Out of State$6,970$6,882$6,882
Off Campus
In-District$17,796$15,516$15,516
In-State$17,796$15,516$15,516
Out of State$22,396$20,328$20,328
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,636$6,120$6,120
In-State$6,636$6,120$6,120
Out of State$11,236$10,932$10,932
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant31
Bookkeeping21
Business Administration326
Commerce--
Customer Service Support--
E-Commerce--
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing--
Small Business Administration and Management1-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming2-
Computer Systems Networking--
Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications--
Information Technology--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--
English Language and Literature, Letters, Other-1
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textiles61
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature-1
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assistant7-
 
History
History--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-69
Humanistic Studies-1
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance--
Aircraft Powerplant Technology--
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology71
Avionics Maintenance Technology--
Diesel Mechanics21
Auto Mechanics Technology84
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--
 
Psychology
Psychology-14
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration and Social Service, Other--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology--
Geography--
Political Science-3
Social Sciences141
Sociology-2
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art Studies-1
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 7,302
  • Undergraduate: 7,302
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 3,208 Female: 4,094
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 3,208 Female: 4,094
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,274 Part-Time: 6,028
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,274 Part-Time: 6,028
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2844%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,76424%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 182984%
Ages 18-191,24317%
Ages 20-211,23917%
Ages 22-241,32518%
Ages 25-291,19416%
Ages 30-346519%
Ages 35-394116%
Ages 40-495217%
Ages 50-653675%
Age Over 65530.7%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees289149140
Faculty Status21376137
Tenured Faculty5757-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service21376137
Primarily Instruction21376137
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial88-
Other Professionals1212-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional56533
Clerical And Secretarial26251
Service and/or Maintenance1515-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$79,096 (70)$81,707 (38)$75,995 (32)
Instructor$79,096 (70)$81,707 (38)$75,995 (32)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$92,832 (6)$83,314 (3)$102,350 (3)
Instructor$92,832 (6)$83,314 (3)$102,350 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$78,848 (76)$80,716 (41)$76,659 (35)
Instructor$78,848 (76)$80,716 (41)$76,659 (35)
Overall Athletic Team Information
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
     
    Participants
    All Athletes271512
    Unduplicated Athletes271512
    Basketball1515-
    Volleyball12-12
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$4,000$3,500
    Assistant Coaches-$4,700$3,579
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches422
    Basketball22-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches11-
    Volleyball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 16%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students16%
     
    By Gender
    Male14%
    Female18%
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    Unknown14%
    Crime Statistics
     2007-082006-07
    Arrests
    On Campus
    Drug Related1-
    Liquor Related1-
     
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Forcible Rape11
    Robbery-1
    Aggravated Assault1-
    Burglary-1
    Vehicle Theft-1
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