Diablo Valley College: Review & Facts

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Diablo Valley College is a very large two-year, public school with 16,100 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1949 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Pleasant Hill, California.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Diablo Valley College.

Majors
Offered
88
Diablo Valley College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 88 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical Assistant, Medical, Biology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Diablo Valley College is high at 80% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Fair
The graduation rate at Diablo Valley College is low - 46%. Nearly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Diablo Valley College is reasonable - 24:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are relatevely low, $8,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Diablo Valley College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $100; which comes to a total of $8,500 a year.

Read the details about Diablo Valley College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Diablo Valley College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (925) 685-1230 or check Diablo Valley College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Diablo Valley College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Diablo Valley College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Diablo Valley College.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Diablo Valley College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Diablo Valley College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Diablo Valley College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Diablo Valley College
321 Golf Club Rd
Pleasant Hill, California
94523, USA
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