Campus & Student Life at Canada College

Home to about 5,231 undergraduates in 2020, Canada College is a public college located in Redwood City, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Canada College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Canada College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Canada College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Canada College Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Canada College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Canada College Disability Services.

Canada College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Canada College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Canada College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Canada College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Canada College

Canada College does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Canada College

There were 5,231 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 592 (11.3%). Part-time attendance was 4,639 (88.7%).

Canada College is Ranked #2,103 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Canada College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Canada College #2103 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Canada College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Canada College Diversity Guide.

Canada College Athletics

Canada College has a total of 80 student athletes, 58 men and 22 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Canada College Athletics