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Canada College
Acceptance
Open admission
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6-yr Graduation
47%
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Total enrollment
6,625
peer median 4,464
Avg net price
$32
-$7.3k vs Community College
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About
Cañada College is a public community college in Redwood City, California. It is located on 131 acres in the western part of Redwood City. The college offers 80 A.A./A.S. degree programs and 48 certificate programs.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
47%
Overall completion
47%
Full-time retention
69%
Full-time retention
69%
Pell equity
8.3pp gap
Pell recipients
52%30 of 58
Non-Pell (all)
44%42 of 96
No Federal Aid
44%42 of 96
Pell recipients here graduate at a 8.3-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 120 Title IV programs, 3 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 117 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
120
Passing
3
2.5% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
120programs
- Passing3 · 2.5%
- No Data117 · 97.5%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
3
No data
117
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
$67,015
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+85.7%
+$30,933
Psychology General
Associate Degree · Psychology
+85.7%
$67,015 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$73,129
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+102.7%
+$37,047
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+102.7%
$73,129 vs $36,082
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
$123,616
$36,082
Same-State HS Median
+242.6%
+$87,534
Allied Health Diagnostic Intervention and Treatment Professions
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+242.6%
$123,616 vs $36,082
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Accredited since 1970Next review Oct 2026
Programmatic accreditations · 1
Action history · 8
- Nov 2025Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Sep 2025Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: ProbationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Jan 2024Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- May 2021Grant Substantive Change: ProgramAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Jan 2020Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$110k+—
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$32
-$7,341vs Community College median $7,373
Federal loans
0.4%
In-state tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state
$11,384
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 707 students received $3.5M in Pell grants, alongside $317K in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
707
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$3.5M
$3,455,565 total
Direct Loans
$317K
69 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
1k’20
1k’21
1k’22
1k’23
1k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$125K
35 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$192K
34 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 50 borrowers who entered repayment, 3 (6.0%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
6.0%
+3.7pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
50
Defaulted
3
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
24.5%+15.2
2017
3.9%-5.3
2018
6.3%-0.7
2019
6.0%+3.7
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Canada College
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs66
UndergraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
396 total completions
01Social Sciences
8722.0%
01Social Sciences
8722.0%
02Health Professions
6817.2%
02Health Professions
6817.2%
03Business
5714.4%
03Business
5714.4%
04Psychology
5112.9%
04Psychology
5112.9%
05Family/Consumer Sci
358.8%
05Family/Consumer Sci
358.8%
06Liberal Arts
276.8%
06Liberal Arts
276.8%
07Multi/Interdisciplinary
225.6%
07Multi/Interdisciplinary
225.6%
08Visual/Performing Arts
184.5%
08Visual/Performing Arts
184.5%
09Parks/Recreation
174.3%
09Parks/Recreation
174.3%
10Biological Sciences
143.5%
10Biological Sciences
143.5%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
6,625
12-mo unduplicated
11,760
Undergraduate
11,760
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
41%4,860
Women
59%6,900
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
43.7%
White
23.3%
Asian
17.2%
Two or more
5.1%
Non-resident
3.4%
Unknown
3.2%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
98
75 M · 23 W
Women athletes
23.5%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$1.2M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$67K
$46K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 4
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
25
16
$377,555
Soccer
25 M · 16 W
Baseball
38
—
$350,463
Baseball
38 M · —
Basketball
12
—
$188,768
Basketball
12 M · —
Tennis
—
7
$198,433
Tennis
— · 7 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.16
1 offenses · 6,141 students
3-year trend
0.412 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.16Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
3
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
1
By location
1total
- On campus1
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
27.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
95
Canada College vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Canada College selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectCanada College | 47% | Open admission | 6,625 | $32 | Community College |
| — | Open admission | 5,092 | $9,905 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 6,278 | $9,096 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,203 | $4,641 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 2,723 | $5,756 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,580 | $8,662 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,481 | $6,928 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,549 | $18,306 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,545 | $7,855 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 6,141 | $8,496 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 6,004 | $13,898 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,855 | $12,013 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,158 | $7,577 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,804 | $11,636 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 6,471 | $5,137 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,371 | $5,964 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,225 | $8,330 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,979 | $6,481 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,384 | $6,810 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,563 | $12,186 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,533 | $7,690 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 5,263 | $5,963 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 2,962 | $4,343 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,490 | $8,947 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,477 | $8,585 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 2,917 | $3,249 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,013 | $6,675 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,818 | $3,242 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,306 | $5,338 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,720 | $7,373 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,464 | $2,823 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 4,958 | $12,723 | Community College | |
| — | Open admission | 3,091 | $5,035 | Community College | |
| Peer group median | 47% | — | 4,464 | $7,373 |
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Canada College Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE)
Reports to President's Office
Address
Cañada College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
The PRIE Office is dedicated to supporting Cañada's mission, vision and values and, in particular, providing leadership, analysis and insight into how the College can become an antiracist institution, and providing equitable access to resources to students and staff that ensures equitable student outcomes.
Visit IR office pageTeam
2 members
- Karen EngelDean of Planning, Research, Innovation and Effectiveness
- Alexander ClaxtonSenior Planning and Research Analyst
Reports & documents (5)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardcanadacollege.edu
- Data dictionaryPRIE Data Dashboard Dictionary2016The PRIE Data Dashboard Dictionary from Canada College outlines the structure and usage of the PRIE office Data Dashboard. It is composed of three data warehouses: Dashboards with IDs Warehouse, Dashboards without IDs Warehouse, and STEM Warehouse. The dashboard allows the user to filter student data by various parameters such as college, registration term, division, and subject. Unique entries can be made for student populations using the 'Load G Nums' feature, retrieving data from the SMCCD warehouse. A prominent feature is the Enrollment Warehouse, which contains 50 dimensions of student characteristics, described within the dictionary.canadacollege.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- Strategic planEducational Master Plan2022Cañada College's Educational Master Plan (EMP) outlines a five-year strategic vision for institutional growth and improvement from 2022 to 2027. It aims to align the college's mission, vision, and values with clear goals and strategies while being adaptable to changes in the economy and educational trends. The plan is intended to support the creation of other critical college plans in areas such as technology, facilities, and finance, ultimately promoting improvement for the college's diverse student body.canadacollege.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Plan2020Cañada College's strategic planning process is overseen by the Planning and Budgeting Council, which ensures all initiatives are integrated into an annual plan. Each year, a Leadership Retreat is held to assess the college's progress using EMP baseline metrics and to identify strategic priorities for the upcoming year. The planning cycle aims to seamlessly integrate planning, budgeting, and evaluation to optimize institutional effectiveness.canadacollege.edu
Frequently asked questions about Canada College
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Canada College.
What is the acceptance rate at Canada College?
Canada College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.
What is the graduation rate at Canada College?
Canada College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 47% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Canada College?
Canada College reports a total enrollment of 6,625 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Canada College?
The average net price at Canada College is $32 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Canada College located?
Canada College is located in Redwood City, California 94061-1099.
Who runs Institutional Research at Canada College?
Canada College's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness (PRIE), which reports to President's Office.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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