The main campus of Ohlone College is in Fremont, California (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Ohlone College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, mathematics, science, art studies, and liberal arts.
Ohlone 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 Ohlone College are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 10,557 enrolled students. Ohlone College has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Ohlone College offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
More complete details are provided below.
Ohlone College
43600 Mission Blvd
Fremont, CA 94539-0390
General Phone: (510) 659-6000
Admissions Phone: (510) 659-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (510) 659-6150
http://www.ohlone.edu
Ohlone College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 271 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, social services, American Sign Language, sign language translation, geography courses, sociology, English |
| Science | 109 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, physics, geology |
| Business And Management | 74 | business, accounting, small business management, sales and marketing, business management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | computer programming, computer networking, system administration, web design, computer graphics, database administration, computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Media | 30 | radio and television, digital communications, animation and special effects, journalism |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | child development |
| Art Studies | 17 | visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 12 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | respiratory care tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Design | 2 | interior design, graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 2 | ceramics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 2 | real estate |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | biology tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Music | 1 | music management, music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | athletic trainer |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Ohlone College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 446 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 232 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 7 |
In 2005, Ohlone College had a total enrollment of 10,557 students (5,329 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 43% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fremont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (510) 659-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,460 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,926 |
Financial Aid:
Ohlone College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 448100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (510) 659-6150
Ohlone College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
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 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 70 | $83,039 | 77 | $76,007 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $83,039 | 77 | $76,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LIBERAL ARTS
American Sign Language (ASL)
English Language and Literature, General
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ohlone College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
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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Science
Mathematics
Liberal Arts
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