Campus & Student Life at College of Alameda

Home to about 5,107 undergraduates in 2020, College of Alameda is a public college located in Alameda, 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, College of Alameda offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by College of Alameda can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our College of Alameda Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

College of Alameda Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at College of Alameda. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit College of Alameda Disability Services.

College of Alameda for the Military

While not a "service academy", College of Alameda does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit College of Alameda Veteran Services . For more information, check out our College of Alameda for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at College of Alameda

College of Alameda does not offer on-campus housing.

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

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at College of Alameda

There were 5,107 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 638 (12.5%). Part-time attendance was 4,469 (87.5%).

College of Alameda is Ranked #1,600 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, College of Alameda is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank College of Alameda #1600 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 College of Alameda by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the College of Alameda Diversity Guide.

College of Alameda Athletics

College of Alameda has a total of 24 student athletes, 14 men and 10 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 College of Alameda Athletics