Cabrillo College

www.cabrillo.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$18,463

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

9,274

21.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.1%

276 Graduates

About

Cabrillo College is a higher education institution located in Santa Cruz County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Cabrillo College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (726 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (159 degrees), and General Psychology (78 degrees).

In 2023, 2,541 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cabrillo College. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,244 degrees), 1.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,006 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cabrillo College is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cabrillo College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 142 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cabrillo College is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,463.

In 2023, 73% of undergraduate students attending Cabrillo College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cabrillo College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Cabrillo College is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$18,463

2023 Value

2.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cabrillo College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,463. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cabrillo College grew by 2.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cabrillo 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

$21,375

Room and Board

$2,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cabrillo College was of $21,375 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,250. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at Cabrillo College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 37.7% with respect to 2022, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cabrillo 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cabrillo College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 142 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

Cabrillo College had a total enrollment of 9,274 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cabrillo College is 2,023 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,251. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Cabrillo College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cabrillo College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.2% White, 5.67% Two or More Races, 2.75% Asian, 0.938% Black or African American, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Cabrillo College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (23.7%) and White Female (17.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cabrillo College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,274 students. The full-time enrollment at Cabrillo College is 2,023 and the part-time enrollment is 7,251. This means that 21.8% of students enrolled at Cabrillo College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 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 Cabrillo College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Cabrillo College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
4,677 enrolled students
White
3,544 enrolled students
Two or More Races
526 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cabrillo College is 50.4% Hispanic or Latino, 38.2% White, 5.67% Two or More Races, 2.75% Asian, 0.938% Black or African American, 0.237% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.183% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 98 students (1.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 679 more women than men received degrees from Cabrillo College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cabrillo College is hispanic or latino (1,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,006 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Cabrillo College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (726 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (159 degrees) and General Psychology (78 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cabrillo College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (187 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (111 degrees), and Communication Technologies (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cabrillo College are Elementary & middle school teachers (119,187 people), Other managers (71,652 people), Secondary school teachers (46,668 people), Construction managers (45,225 people), and Education administrators (39,780 people).

The most specialized majors at Cabrillo College in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (187 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (111 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (751 degrees), and Construction (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cabrillo College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Cabrillo College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (187 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (111 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (751 degrees), and Construction (60 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cabrillo College are Elementary & secondary schools (256,418 people), Construction (104,591 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (100,616 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (85,269 people), and Outpatient care centers (54,627 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
726 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
159 degrees awarded
General Psychology
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Cabrillo College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 726 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

931

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,610

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 931 degrees were awarded to men at Cabrillo College, which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,610).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Cabrillo College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.605 times less than the 466 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 466 degrees were awarded to men at Cabrillo College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 282 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Cabrillo College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (71.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cabrillo College is Male and Asian (71.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.725% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,244 degrees awarded
White
1,006 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
122 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cabrillo College is hispanic or latino (1,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (1,006 degrees).

0.905% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
822 degrees awarded
White Female
613 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
422 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cabrillo College is hispanic or latino female (822 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (613 degrees).

Operations

Cabrillo College has an endowment valued at nearly $34.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.08M (8.95%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Cabrillo College had a total salary expenditure of 145M. Cabrillo College employs 204 Instructors. Most academics at Cabrillo College are Female Instructor (125), and Male Instructor (79).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cabrillo College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 93 employees, Management, with 68 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Endowment

$34.4M

2023 Endowment

5.28%

growth from 2022

Cabrillo College has an endowment valued at about $34.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Cabrillo College grew 5.28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $28.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Cabrillo College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.17M - Federal
$16.4M - State
$1.74M - Local

As of 2023, Cabrillo College received $7.17M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.4M from state grants and contracts, and $1.74M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$61.9M

2023 Salaries

13.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cabrillo College paid a median of $61.9M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($145M) and a 13.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.62% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.275% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.1M

Instructional Salaries

204

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cabrillo College paid a total of $21.1M to 204 employees working as instructors, which represents 34% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

204 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

93 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cabrillo College was Instructor with 204 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cabrillo College were Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees, Management with 68 employees, and Service with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cabrillo College was Female Instructor with 125 employees, and Male Instructor with 79 employees.

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

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