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Yuba College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 38%
On-time graduation rate 19%

Located in Marysville, California, Yuba 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 Yuba 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.

Yuba 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 Yuba is reported to be 19%, 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 35%.

The retention rate of students at Yuba is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Yuba do not continue their studies after the first year.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,128

Cost of attendance at Yuba 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

$7,488

Cost of attendance at Yuba 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, 54 of freshman students at Yuba College received on average $4,996 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.

$4,996
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 162 31% $5,066 $820,644
Other Federal Grant 162 31% $5,302 $858,944
State Grant/Scholarships 283 53% $1,956 $553,592
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 9 2% $694 $6,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 284 54% $4,996 $1,418,786

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Yuba 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 Yuba College students is 19.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.6%.

19.2%

  • asian 13.5% 17 students
  • African American 21.7% 5 students
  • white 17.8% 34 students
  • hispanic 24.0% 67 students
  • Mixed Race 12.8% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Yuba 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

Yuba 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