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The College of Alameda is a two-year community college located in Alameda, California. It was founded in 1968. COA is a part of the Peralta Community College District. The campuses at Atlantic Avenue and Webster Avenue have been operational since 1970. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
COA’s athletic department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in a wide variety of sports like basketball, baseball and volleyball. The college is a member of the Bay Valley Conference and the California Association of Community Colleges. Its sports teams are known as the Cougars.
Students attend College Of Alameda in Alameda, CA, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. College Of Alameda degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, liberal arts, and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to College Of Alameda appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at College Of Alameda is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,979 students at the school (as of 2007). College Of Alameda has a large minority student population.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"College of AlamedaÆs mission is to serve the educational needs of its diverse community by providing comprehensive and flexible programs and resources that empower students to achieve their goals.
Values
In meeting its mission, College of Alameda has the following values:
ò Achieving educational excellence
ò Accommodating and supporting student needs
ò Encouraging teamwork and active learning
ò Engaging our community
ò Empowering innovation
ò Extending opportunities in technology
ò Respecting diversity
Vision Statement
College of Alameda will be a diverse, supportive, empowering learning community for seekers of knowledge. We are committed to providing a creative, ethical and inclusive environment in which students develop their abilities as thinkers, workers and citizens of the world."
More complete details are provided below.
College Of Alameda
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
General Phone: (510) 748-2334
http://www.peralta.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 172 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, sociology, Spanish language, anthropology, political science, minority and gender studies, humanities, ... |
| Mechanics And Repair | 66 | aircraft powerplant tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, aircraft maintenance, diesel mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Business And Management | 60 | business management, accounting, small business management, electronic commerce, sales and marketing, business, call center operation |
| Medical Support And Technology | 22 | dental assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | information technology, computer networking, computer programming |
| Construction Trades | 12 | apparel and textiles |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant, data entry |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social service professions |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Transportation | 0 | truck and bus driver |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of Alameda in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 276 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 50 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 49 | 19 |
In 2007, College Of Alameda had a total enrollment of 5,979 students (2,740 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 38% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 76% |
| State unknown | 24% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alameda, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 564 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,422 |
Financial Aid:
College Of Alameda participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 672000)
College Of Alameda has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 33 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 6 | $55,220 | 13 | $57,898 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $55,220 | 13 | $57,898 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 32 | $76,458 | 20 | $72,717 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $76,458 | 20 | $72,717 |
*: 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
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of Alameda Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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