Solano Community College

About
Solano Community College, located in Fairfield, California, was founded in 1945 and originally known as Vallejo Junior College. The school was part of the Vallejo Unified School District until 1967 when its service area was expanded to include the whole county. The school's permanent home was established in 1971 and opened to an enrollment of 5000 students. The school is currently part of the California Community Colleges System which is comprised of 109 schools throughout the state, and its service area includes the Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville, Vallejo and Winters. Additionally, the school provides service to Travis Air Force Base. The school has an annual enrollment of 11,000 students divided evenly among day and evening classes. The school is dedicated to providing the best education possible for its students through constantly reviewed classes, programs, courses, services and facilities.


Academics
Students will be able to choose from programs that allow for academic transfer or assist in workforce development through training in a high demand field. Workforce development assists in local job growth by providing career training programs that are aimed at providing skill development and education for the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional. Courses are often a mix of traditional and practical settings, providing theory as well as practice in regards to the types of activities and skills necessary in order to be considered for employment under the supervision of experienced industry professionals. Programs typically take two years to complete, and upon completion confer to students a certificate or degree that demonstrates competency and assists in the procurement of employment by bolstering employer conference.


Academic transfer is accomplished through a two year program that mirrors the course of study and curriculum a student pursuing a bachelor's degree would take. Upon completion the student will apply to a four year college or university and if accepted enter as a junior in order to complete the last two years of their education and earn their bachelor's degree. Students who apply to a public college or university in the state of California will be assisted in the transfer process by agreements in place easing requirements and guaranteeing admissions if certain criteria are met. Transfer to out of state or private institutions will have separate requirements that should be discussed with a counselor in order to develop the appropriate curriculum.


Admissions and Financial Aid
Solano Community College is a public, two year open enrollment institution that is dedicated to providing post -secondary educational opportunities for all interested residents in its service area. Individuals who wish to enroll must complete an application for admission and pay all accrued fees, as well as provide any previous transcripts and standardized test scores if available. Students may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration, and are also encouraged to meet with a counselor and participate in orientation prior to their first semester.


Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided within which will be used by the school to determine the extent of one's needs and aid program eligibility when constructing his or her aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for every year. Students may be chosen at random to supply additional tax and financial information as part of new regulations governing the disbursement of funds.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,800. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

• Annual tuition estimates are:
  • State Residents: $1,400-$1,700
  • Out-of-State: $7,400-$8,820
• Part-time students are charged:
  • State Residents: $46-$55 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $250-$290 per credit unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	65%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	63%	$4,691
Receiving Student Loans	2%	$7,469

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Solano Community College may provide services like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Employment search assistance
• Day care for children

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in California.

	Solano College	Solano County	California
Graduation Rate	23.5%	-	24.3%
Transfer-out Rate	12.5%	-	13.8%

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Solano Community College.

• Napa Valley College in Napa, CA (8 miles away)
• Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA (18 miles away)
• Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, CA (21 miles away)
• Contra Costa College in San Pablo, CA (22 miles away)
• Berkeley City College in Berkeley, CA (26 miles away)