Solano Community College

www.solano.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$5,950

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.57%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

8,105

30.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30%

211 Graduates

About

Solano Community College is a higher education institution located in Solano County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Solano Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (341 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (338 degrees), and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (179 degrees).

In 2021, 1,856 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Solano Community College. 70.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (609 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Solano Community College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Solano Community College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,950.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending Solano Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Solano Community College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Solano Community College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Solano Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,950

2021 Value

29.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Solano Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,950. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Solano Community College grew by 29.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Solano Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,970

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Solano Community College was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,970. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Solano Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Solano Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.38% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Solano Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Solano Community College was 3.57%, which represents 5 out of the 140 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Solano Community College had a total enrollment of 8,105 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Solano Community College is 2,436 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,669. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Solano Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Solano Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% White, 15.8% Asian, 12.2% Black or African American, 9.65% Two or More Races, 0.851% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Solano Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (21.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.2%) and White Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Solano Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,105 students. The full-time enrollment at Solano Community College is 2,436 and the part-time enrollment is 5,669. This means that 30.1% of students enrolled at Solano Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Solano Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Solano Community College was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Solano Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Solano Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,781 enrolled students
White
1,979 enrolled students
Asian
1,277 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Solano Community College is 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 24.4% White, 15.8% Asian, 12.2% Black or African American, 9.65% Two or More Races, 0.851% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.321% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 187 students (2.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 772 more women than men received degrees from Solano Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Solano Community College is hispanic or latino (609 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Solano Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (341 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (338 degrees) and Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences (179 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Solano Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (338 degrees awarded), Biology (234 degrees), and Human Sciences (60 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Solano Community College are Physicians (411,963 people), Other managers (198,850 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,294 people), Police officers (137,893 people), and Postsecondary teachers (130,663 people).

The most specialized majors at Solano Community College in 2021 are Interdisciplinary Studies (338 degrees awarded), Biology (234 degrees), Human Sciences (60 degrees), Engineering Technologies (73 degrees), and Protective Services (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Solano Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Solano Community College are Interdisciplinary Studies (338 degrees awarded), Biology (234 degrees), Human Sciences (60 degrees), Engineering Technologies (73 degrees), and Protective Services (117 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Solano Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (554,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (359,535 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (347,873 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,212 people), and Offices of physicians (206,117 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Solano Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
341 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
338 degree-majors awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
179 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Solano Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 341 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Solano Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

542

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,314

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 542 degrees were awarded to men at Solano Community College, which is 0.412 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,314).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Solano Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Solano Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.395 times less than the 258 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 258 degrees were awarded to men at Solano Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.53 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (47.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Solano Community College is Female and Asian (47.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.42% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
609 degrees awarded
White
488 degrees awarded
Asian
379 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Solano Community College is hispanic or latino (609 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (488 degrees).

2.75% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
436 degrees awarded
White Female
350 degrees awarded
Asian Female
258 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Solano Community College is hispanic or latino female (436 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (350 degrees).

Operations

Solano Community College employs 127 Instructors. Most academics at Solano Community College are Female Instructor (74), and Male Instructor (53).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Solano Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 56 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$59.3k - Federal
$13.3M - State
$69.7k - Local

As of 2021, Solano Community College received $59.3k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.3M from state grants and contracts, and $69.7k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$50M

2021 Salaries

16.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Solano Community College paid a median of $50M in salaries, a 16.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2021, Solano Community College paid a total of $12.2M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

127 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

56 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Solano Community College was Instructor with 127 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Solano Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 56 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Solano Community College was Female Instructor with 74 employees, and Male Instructor with 53 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Solano Community College.