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Canada College

Redwood City, CA · Suburb · 5,175 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Nestled on a scenic Redwood City hilltop overlooking Silicon Valley, Cañada College is best known for its exceptional transfer rates to the UC and CSU systems and its unique University Center, which allows students to earn select four-year partner-university degrees right on campus. The institution is highly regarded for its powerhouse STEM division, featuring robust engineering and computer science pathways, alongside top-tier programs in Allied Health and Business. Students experience an inclusive, collaborative campus culture shaped by the college’s status as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, which offers personalized mentorship, active student clubs, and dedicated support services. This close-knit community and stunning physical setting make it a premier, affordable launchpad for students seeking a seamless transition to a university or a high-demand career.


Wikipedia:Cañada College is a public community college in Redwood City, California. It is located on 131 acres in the western part of Redwood City. The college offers 80 A.A./A.S. degree programs and 48 certificate programs.

Location
Redwood City, CA, 94061-1099 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SFO · San Francisco
13 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$9,087
Out-of-state COA
$19,139
Avg net price
$32
In-state tuition
$1,332
Out-of-state tuition
$11,384
Books & supplies
$1,971/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$-1,545
$30–48k
$-1,384
$48–75k
$2,393
$75–110k
$4,004
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
48%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
14%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,044
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,087
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,910$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,372
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
27
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
10%
First-generation
57%
Median family income
$19,161
Independent students
51%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
84%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
44%
Black
3%
Asian
17%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
40%
Avg faculty salary
$13,551/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,108
Federal loan rate
0%

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