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
- Website
- web.peralta.edu
- 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.
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
- Berkeley City College
Berkeley, CA 94704
6 Miles Away - Laney College
Oakland, CA 94607
2 Miles Away
- Merritt College
Oakland, CA 94619
6 Miles Away
- Admission Links
- Admissions: web.peralta.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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 Links and Information
- Website: COA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 36% | 57% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,500 | $4,047 | $763 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 8.0% | 8.9% |
| Number in Default | 1 | - | 2 |
| Number in Repayment | 12 | 20 | 24 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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.
- 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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 284 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,764 | 24% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 298 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,243 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,239 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,325 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,194 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 651 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 411 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 521 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 367 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 53 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 289 | 149 | 140 |
| Faculty Status | 213 | 76 | 137 |
| Tenured Faculty | 57 | 57 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 213 | 76 | 137 |
| Primarily Instruction | 213 | 76 | 137 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 12 | 12 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 56 | 53 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 26 | 25 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 15 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | - |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,000 | $3,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,700 | $3,579 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 16%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 16% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 14% |
| Female | 18% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Unknown | 14% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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