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De Anza College

Cupertino, California·Public, 2-year·Far West·deanza.edu
6-yr Graduation
68%
—
Total enrollment
17,425
peer median 8,835
Avg net price
$4,667
-$2.2k vs Community College
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About

De Anza College is a public community college in Cupertino, California, United States. It is part of the Foothill-De Anza Community College District, which also administers Foothill College in nearby Los Altos Hills, California. The college is named after the Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
68%
Full-time retention
76%

Pell equity

1.0pp gap
Pell recipients
71%
Non-Pell
70%

Pell and non-Pell students graduate at nearly identical rates — a notably small equity gap.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 145 Title IV programs, 6 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 139 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
145
Passing
6
4.1% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

145programs
  • Passing6 · 4.1%
  • No Data139 · 95.9%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
6
No data
139

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.

6
Social Sciences General
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+42.6%
$51,460 vs $36,082
Communication and Media Studies
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+48.9%
$53,738 vs $36,082
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
+57.3%
$56,754 vs $36,082
Sociology
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+72.1%
$62,081 vs $36,082
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate Degree · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
+97.0%
$71,064 vs $36,082
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+108.7%
$75,297 vs $36,082

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

1
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
9%
$7,066 debt · $75,297 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Accredited since 1969Next review Oct 2031

Action history · 3

  1. Jan 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  2. Feb 2022Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  3. Jan 2018Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$3,046
$30–48k$4,354
$48–75k$6,804
$75–110k$9,628
$110k+$10,644

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price
$4,667
-$2,230vs Community College median $6,897
Federal loans
2.4%
In-state tuition
$1,562
Out-of-state
$12,317

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 3,813 students received $18.0M in Pell grants, alongside $3.2M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
3,813
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$18.0M
$18,019,978 total
Direct Loans
$3.2M
951 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

4k
’20
3k
’21
3k
’22
4k
’23
4k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$1.4M
498 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$1.7M
444 loan awards
Parent PLUS$133K
9 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.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 597 borrowers who entered repayment, 29 (4.8%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
4.8%
+2.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
597
Defaulted
29
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
16.4%
2017
13.2%
2018
12.4%
2019
4.8%
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.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at De Anza College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs86
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

1,671 total completions
01Business
41825.0%
02Social Sciences
26215.7%
03Multi/Interdisciplinary
19211.5%
04Computer Sciences
17910.7%
05Psychology
17910.7%
06Liberal Arts
1388.3%
07Communication
1046.2%
08Mathematics
1016.0%
09Biological Sciences
513.1%
10Health Professions
472.8%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
17,425
12-mo unduplicated
28,620
Undergraduate
28,620
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
51%14,504
Women
49%14,116

Race / ethnicity composition

Asian
38.1%
Hispanic
28.5%
White
16.6%
Non-resident
7.4%
Two or more
5.3%
Black
2.7%
Unknown
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
275
185 M · 90 W
Women athletes
32.7%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$2.1M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$46K
$32K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 9

Track and Field (Outdoor)
45 M · 24 W
$162K
Football
60 M · —
$288K
Soccer
27 M · 16 W
$263K
Swimming and Diving (combined)
20 M · 12 W
$186K
Baseball
30 M · —
$167K
Cross Country
13 M · 8 W
$91K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.31
5 offenses · 16,335 students

3-year trend

0.052 yrs ago0.121 yr ago0.31Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
8
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Fondling
3
Arson
1
Robbery
1

By location

5total
  • On campus5

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
Drugs40
Liquor10

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

IPEDS
Student-to-faculty
28.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
238

De Anza College vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions De Anza College selected for federal comparison reporting.

IPEDS
GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
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
SubjectDe Anza College
68%—17,425$4,667Community College
Berkeley City College
——6,278$8,957Community College
Cabrillo College
——9,457$13,328Community College
Canada College
——6,625$10Community College
Chabot College
——12,842$4,616Community College
City College of San Francisco
——19,267$7,272Community College
College of Alameda
——6,141$9,280Community College
College of Marin
——4,838$15,517Community College
College of San Mateo
——9,901$1,504Community College
Contra Costa College
——6,538$6,522Community College
Diablo Valley College
——17,228$6,142Community College
Evergreen Valley College
——9,336$12,591Community College
Foothill College
——12,949$7,549Baccalaureate
Gavilan College
——6,083$2,244Community College
Laney College
——9,328$15,805Community College
Las Positas College
——8,103$4,175Community College
Merritt College
——7,022$14,742Community College
Mission College
——6,909$5,198Community College
Ohlone College
——9,061$14,130Community College
San Jose City College
——8,609$16,658Community College
Skyline College
——9,572-$1,180Baccalaureate
West Valley College
——7,655$1,842Community College
Peer group median68%—8,835$6,897

De Anza College Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Institutional Research, Planning and Accreditation
Address
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014

The Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Accreditation strives to create a culture of data democracy where the college community may access and confidently use data to inform decision making. The Office provides data at all levels and professional development to support a culture of inquiry and reflection to advance continuous improvement of student learning, to narrow long-standing student equity gaps, and to empower users to engage with data to inform their everyday practices.

Visit IR office page
Team
2 members
  • Lisa Ly
    Acting Director, Institutional Research and Planning
  • Derek Mitchler
    Acting Senior Research Analyst

Reports & documents (2)

Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

Notable alumni of De Anza College (21)

A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

  • Patrick Ahrens
  • Mel Baggs
  • Katarina Comesaña
  • Al DeGuzman
  • Grant Geissman
  • Ron Gonzales
  • Teri Hatcher
    Acting
  • Fred Keeley
  • Lynette Knackstedt
  • Alexander Lee (entertainer)
  • Evan Low
    Politics
  • Alex McArthur
    Acting
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Frequently asked questions about De Anza College

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about De Anza College.

What is the graduation rate at De Anza College?

De Anza College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 68% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend De Anza College?

De Anza College reports a total enrollment of 17,425 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at De Anza College?

The average net price at De Anza College is $4,667 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

Where is De Anza College located?

De Anza College is located in Cupertino, California 95014.

Who runs Institutional Research at De Anza College?

De Anza College's IR work is done by the Institutional Research, Planning and Accreditation.

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