Ohlone College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	52%

Located in Fremont, California, Ohlone is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ohlone College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ohlone College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Ohlone boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,196

Cost of attendance at Ohlone College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,052

Cost of attendance at Ohlone College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Ohlone College received on average $4,420 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,420

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	172	24%	$4,796	$824,934
Other Federal Grant	173	24%	$5,004	$865,684
State Grant/Scholarships	398	56%	$2,306	$917,778
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	33	5%	$605	$19,957
Total Grant & Scholarships	408	57%	$4,420	$1,803,419

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ohlone College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ohlone College students is 52.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.6%.

52.4%

asian 64.6% 213 students
African American 28.6% 6 students
white 55.9% 57 students
unknown 30.0% 3 students
hispanic 39.9% 75 students
International Students 42.2% 43 students
Mixed Race 51.2% 21 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Ohlone College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ohlone College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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