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The main campus of CaħAda College is in Redwood City, California (a small city). The school is a public school. CaħAda College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to engineering, media, design, and family and social work.
CaħAda College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at CaħAda College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 5,551 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at CaħAda College.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
CaħAda College
4200 Farm Hill Blvd.
Redwood City, CA 94061-1099
General Phone: (650) 306-3100
Admissions Phone: (650) 306-3126
Financial Aid Phone: (650) 306-3307
http://canadacollege.edu
CaħAda College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 109 | child development, human services |
| Liberal Arts | 72 | liberal arts and sciences, anthropology, political science, economics, history, geography, English, Spanish language, ... |
| Design | 66 | interior design, fashion design |
| Medical Support And Technology | 38 | medical assistant, radiographyer |
| Business And Management | 29 | business management, accounting, small business management, retail |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | system administration, computer networking, computer science |
| Media | 14 | communication and journalism, digital communications |
| Science | 9 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical records tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for CaħAda College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 168 | 38 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 141 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 23 | 1 |
In 2005, CaħAda College had a total enrollment of 5,551 students (2,602 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 31% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 10% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 96% |
| State unknown | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Redwood City, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (650) 306-3126
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 652 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,708 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
CaħAda College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 697300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (650) 306-3307
CaħAda College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $68,630 | 39 | $63,437 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $68,630 | 39 | $63,437 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $15,042 |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 3 | $15,042 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Geography
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CaħAda College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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