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Solano Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Fairfield, California, Solano CC 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 Solano Community 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.

Solano Community 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Solano CC is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,170

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,626

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Solano Community College received on average $3,380 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.

$3,380
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 193 28% $4,718 $910,664
Other Federal Grant 327 48% $3,423 $1,119,289
State Grant/Scholarships 540 79% $1,369 $739,512
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 550 81% $3,380 $1,858,801

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Solano Community College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Solano Community College students is 30.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.1%.

30.0%

  • asian 41.7% 45 students
  • African American 11.0% 8 students
  • white 31.7% 64 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 30.6% 71 students
  • International Students 50.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 20.3% 14 students

Service Offerings

Solano Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Solano Community 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

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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