CABRILLO COLLEGE
- 6500 Soquel Dr
- Aptos, CA 95003
- OPEID College Code: 00112400
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- General Phone: (831) 479-6100
- Superintendent/President: Brian King
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 15,974
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About
Cabrillo College, located in Aptos, California, was established in 1959 as Cabrillo Junior College and began operations with a freshman class of 400 students. The school is named after Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the Portuguese explorer who was first to map the coast of California. Cabrillo College strives to meet all the needs of the community and is known as a college that cares about people. Cabrillo College is continually evolving, adding programs and renovating facilities as needed to meet can predict community needs and expectations. The school currently enrolls over 17,000 students, and continues to grow.
Academics
Cabrillo College offers over 70 programs of study to meet the needs of its large student body. The school offers transfer programs, designed to meet requirements necessary for transfer to a four year institution. Additionally, the school also provides technical and vocational training for more career oriented students looking to enter the job market as trained professionals as soon as possible. The programs offered will result in a diploma, certificate or associate degree depending on which program was taken. The school also offers adult education, continuing education, and community classes for individuals wishing to increase their skill base or return to school.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
As a community college, Cabrillo College has an open enrollment policy allowing students to apply online or in person in order to obtain admittance. New students will be required to take a placement exam and attend student orientation prior to registering for classes. It is also important for students to meet with academic counselors to outline and determine which classes need to be taken in order to meet the needs of an academic program.
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, scholarships, loans and employment. Eligibility is determined through the student aid report obtained as a result of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students should adhere to the listed deadlines for both admissions applications and financial aid, in order to avoid the possibility of missing out on aid awards for a semester or year.
- 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
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.cabrillo.edu

- Mission Statement
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- 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 Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year

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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cabrillo.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: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 29% | 46% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,960 | $3,931 | $952 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.2% | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Number in Default | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 193 | 222 | 273 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $774 | $604 | $602 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $774 | $604 | $602 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,206 | $5,672 | $5,474 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,422 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,160 | $10,692 | $9,936 |
| Other Expenses | $3,996 | $3,870 | $3,618 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,140 | $3,870 | $3,888 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,412 | $2,170 | $2,024 |
| In-State | $2,412 | $2,170 | $2,024 |
| Out of State | $7,844 | $7,238 | $6,896 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,568 | $16,732 | $15,578 |
| In-State | $17,568 | $16,732 | $15,578 |
| Out of State | $23,000 | $21,800 | $20,450 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,552 | $6,310 | $5,912 |
| In-State | $6,552 | $6,310 | $5,912 |
| Out of State | $11,984 | $11,378 | $10,784 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,974 Undergraduate: 15,974
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,430 Female: 8,544
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,430 Female: 8,544
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,785 Part-Time: 11,189
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,785 Part-Time: 11,189
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 52 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 986 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 819 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,282 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,501 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,035 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,959 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,136 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 778 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,572 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,558 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 330 | 2% |
| Age Unknown | 4 | 0.03% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 892 | 511 | 381 |
| Faculty Status | 585 | 235 | 350 |
| Tenured Faculty | 156 | 156 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 585 | 235 | 350 |
| Primarily Instruction | 585 | 235 | 350 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 35 | 35 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 271 | 240 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 108 | 93 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 38 | 38 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,878 (235) | $72,387 (102) | $67,954 (133) |
| Instructor | $69,878 (235) | $72,387 (102) | $67,954 (133) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,878 (235) | $72,387 (102) | $67,954 (133) |
| Instructor | $69,878 (235) | $72,387 (102) | $67,954 (133) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 294 | 194 | 100 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 294 | 194 | 100 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Football | 74 | 74 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 58 | 31 | 27 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Tennis | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Water Polo | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $13,052 | $9,928 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,277 | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Water Polo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| Unknown | 29% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 15 | 10 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 12 | 13 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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