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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. Cecilia Cervantes
- Website: www.peralta.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,979
- College Alias: COA
Basic Information
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - COA Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.peralta.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: COA Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 1% | 38% | 57% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,625 | $2,849 | $773 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.9% | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 2 | 3 | - |
| Number in Repayment | 24 | 18 | 14 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $564 | $648 | $732 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,380 | $5,460 | $5,492 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,422 | $1,332 | $1,287 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,936 | $9,622 | $9,117 |
| Other Expenses | $3,510 | $3,438 | $3,385 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,050 | $3,438 | $3,385 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,986 | $1,980 | $2,019 |
| Out of State | $6,802 | $6,792 | $6,779 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,432 | $15,040 | $14,521 |
| Out of State | $20,248 | $19,852 | $19,281 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,036 | $5,652 | $5,404 |
| Out of State | $10,852 | $10,464 | $10,164 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,979 Undergraduate: 5,979
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,605 Female: 3,374
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,605 Female: 3,374
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,103 Part-Time: 4,876
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,103 Part-Time: 4,876
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 186 | 3% |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,457 | 24% |
| Asian | 2,173 | 36% |
| Hispanic | 753 | 13% |
| White | 891 | 15% |
| Unknown | 487 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 303 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,028 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,024 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 900 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 874 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 524 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 350 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 481 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 411 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 84 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 268 | 147 | 121 |
| Faculty Status | 196 | 79 | 117 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 196 | 79 | 117 |
| Primarily Instruction | 196 | 79 | 117 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 10 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,019 (52) | $76,458 (32) | $72,717 (20) |
| Instructor | $75,019 (52) | $76,458 (32) | $72,717 (20) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,052 (19) | $55,220 (6) | $57,898 (13) |
| Instructor | $57,052 (19) | $55,220 (6) | $57,898 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $67,435 (71) | $71,520 (38) | $62,732 (33) |
| Instructor | $67,435 (71) | $71,520 (38) | $62,732 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,800 | $4,200 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,476 | $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: 51%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 7% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 5 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
