Overview
Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College

Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Public
2 Year
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Overview

Diablo Valley College is a 2-year public institution located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon, California. DVC boasts high transfer rates, with many of its students continuing their college careers at CSU and UC. The campus features a number of facilities, including a library with dynamic exhibits, an art gallery, a print shop, and a garden nursery. Eligible students at DVC can take advantage of a number of valuable student services, such as the DREAMers Alliance, CalWORKs, and the START Foster Youth program.

Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$5,103
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$5,103
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$1,312
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,328
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1190
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,483
$30k - $48k
$5,801
$48k - $75k
$7,996
$75k - $110k
$9,867
$110k+
$8,528
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$3,884
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,446
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,818

 

Students receiving state aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1540
Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,446

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
0%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,411
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$48
Students receiving federal loans
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$7,411

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

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Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
100%
Acceptance Rate
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8226
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
86%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
159
$30k - $48k
58
$48k - $75k
60
$75k - $110k
6
$110k+
3

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 925-685-1310
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
16,097
Total Number of Undergrads
16,097
0
100
51%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
24:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
81

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
 US National: 44%
51%
 US National: 56%
Residency
In-State Students
86%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
16
Countries Represented
68
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
20%
Hispanic
29%
White
30%
Multiracial
9%
Unknown
3%
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
181
Total Female Athletes
119
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo
Diablo Valley College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,800
Top 5 Cities
San Francisco
Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Kaiser Permanente
Diablo Valley College
Wells Fargo
Contra Consta County
John Muir Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Sales
Education
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,000
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$48

REVIEWS

Read What Students Are Saying
Diablo Valley College has a variety of great professors that know what they are teaching. If you are focusing on a certain subject, DVC has the professors that you are looking for.
Shawn Steven from Antioch, CA
Though this is a community college, many of the professors that I have had are part-time at nearby Universities like Berkley or other prestigious schools.
Hannah from Alamo, CA
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