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Ohlone College

Fremont, California·Public, 2-year·Far West·ohlone.edu
Acceptance
Open admission
6-yr Graduation
52%
Total enrollment
9,061
peer median 8,609
Avg net price
$11,130
+$2.8k vs Community College
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About

Ohlone College is a public community college, a member of the California Community College System, with its main campus in Fremont and a second campus in Newark. The Ohlone Community College District serves Fremont, Newark, and parts of Union City.

Graduation rate & outcomes

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

Overall completion
52%
Full-time retention
74%

Pell equity

10.6pp gap
Pell recipients
60%95 of 159
Non-Pell (all)
49%277 of 561
No Federal Aid
49%277 of 561

Pell recipients here graduate at a 10.6-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 97 Title IV programs, 1 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 96 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
97
Passing
1
1.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

97programs
  • Passing1 · 1.0%
  • No Data96 · 99.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
1
No data
96

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.

1
Social Sciences General
Associate Degree · Social Sciences
+63.3%
$58,928 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 Mar 2027

Programmatic accreditations · 2

Action history · 6

  1. Jan 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  2. Jun 2020Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  3. Mar 2020Accreditation Reaffirmed: Probation Removed
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
  4. Mar 2019Probation or Equivalent or a More Severe Status: Probation
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
  5. Mar 2017Grant Substantive Change: Program
    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission · Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$9,676
$30–48k$10,039
$48–75k$13,105
$75–110k$16,596
$110k+$20,133

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

Avg net price
$11,130
+$2,818vs Community College median $8,312
Federal loans
0.5%
In-state tuition
$1,202
Out-of-state
$8,714

Federal aid volume & trends

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

In AY 2024–25, 1,546 students received $6.8M in Pell grants, alongside $255K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
1,546
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$6.8M
$6,830,224 total
Direct Loans
$255K
64 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

1k
20
1k
21
1k
22
1k
23
2k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$116K
34 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$138K
30 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.

Of 63 borrowers who entered repayment, 0 (0.0%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.0%
-2.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
63
Defaulted
0
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
5.1%
2017
4.0%
2018
7.2%
2019
0.0%
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 Ohlone College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs75
UndergraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

903 total completions
01Social Sciences
45750.6%
02Business
19821.9%
03Health Professions
667.3%
04Psychology
495.4%
05Multi/Interdisciplinary
333.7%
06Mathematics
283.1%
07Visual/Performing Arts
202.2%
08Communication
192.1%
09Computer Sciences
192.1%
10Security/Protective
141.6%

Enrollment trends & demographics

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

Fall total
9,061
12-mo unduplicated
16,202
Undergraduate
16,202
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
59%9,537
Women
41%6,665

Race / ethnicity composition

Asian
42.3%
Hispanic
26.3%
White
13.9%
Two or more
5.9%
Non-resident
4.2%
Black
3.4%
Unknown
3.4%
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.

Athletes
186
98 M · 88 W
Women athletes
47.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$1.3M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$34K
$27K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 9

Soccer
23 M · 19 W
$88K
Baseball
29 M ·
$230K
Basketball
16 M · 10 W
$115K
Water Polo
9 M · 14 W
$69K
Swimming
14 M · 8 W
$43K
Softball
· 18 W
$68K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

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

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.72
6 offenses · 8,375 students

3-year trend

0.242 yrs ago0.721 yr ago0.72Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
14
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
6
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
2
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Burglary
5
Motor vehicle theft
1

By location

6total
  • On campus6

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
1
Stalking
1 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • Ethnicity1

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs33
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.

Student-to-faculty
26.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
110

Ohlone College vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Ohlone College selected for federal comparison reporting.

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
SubjectOhlone College
52%Open admission9,061$11,130Community College
Open admission6,278$9,096Community College
Open admission6,625$32Community College
Open admission12,842$9,053Community College
Open admission19,267$6,906Community College
Open admission6,141$8,496Community College
Open admission4,838$12,351Community College
Open admission9,901$536Community College
Open admission6,538$9,490Community College
Open admission17,425$6,642Community College
Open admission17,228$8,312Community College
Open admission9,336$12,414Community College
Open admission12,949$7,653Baccalaureate
Open admission9,328$17,110Community College
Open admission8,103$5,377Community College
Open admission8,455$7,443Community College
Open admission7,022$14,021Community College
Open admission6,909$5,080Community College
Open admission8,609$16,959Community College
Open admission9,572$1,738Baccalaureate
Open admission7,655$3,423Community College
Peer group median52%8,609$8,312

Institutions like Ohlone College

Explore the federal data for institutions in Ohlone College's comparison group.

Ohlone College Institutional Research office

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

Office
Office of Research and Planning
Email
research [at] ohlone.edu
Phone
510-659-6064
Address
Building One, Room 1401P, Fremont campus

The Office of Research and Planning is responsible for the coordination, collection, organization, compiling, and dissemination of information concerning the characteristics and performance of our institution. The purpose of the office is to provide objective, systematic, and thorough research that supports the institution's goals, planning, policy formation, and decision making.

Visit IR office page
Team
2 members
  • Michael Bowman
    Executive Dean, Research and Planning
  • Yiyan Wu
    Senior Institutional Research Analyst

Reports & documents (1)

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

Notable alumni of Ohlone College (8)

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

  • Glenn Dishman
  • Brian Dunning
    Authorship
  • Dina Eastwood
  • Eric Hughes
    Athletics
  • Larry Johannessen
  • Lev Kirshner
  • Mikh McKinney
  • Kenney Mencher

Frequently asked questions about Ohlone College

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Ohlone College.

What is the acceptance rate at Ohlone College?

Ohlone 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 Ohlone College?

Ohlone College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 52% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Ohlone College?

Ohlone College reports a total enrollment of 9,061 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Ohlone College?

The average net price at Ohlone College is $11,130 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

Where is Ohlone College located?

Ohlone College is located in Fremont, California 94539-0390.

Who runs Institutional Research at Ohlone College?

Ohlone College's IR work is done by the Office of Research and Planning.

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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