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Public, 2-Year
Redwood City, CA

Canada College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$1,332

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

39.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$50,087

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Canada College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Redwood City, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,332, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 39.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$2,664

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$20,087

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$198,206

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$399,076

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 40%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
60.1%
39.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
43.0%
White
24.7%
Asian
16.7%
Two or more
4.7%
Unknown
3.2%
International
3.1%
Black
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

2

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,332

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$-1,372
$30k - $48k$-379
$48k - $75k$2,084
$75k+$4,776

Debt & Financial Aid

Pell Grant Recipients10.0%
Using Federal Loans0.5%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment38.3%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,054
Pell Grant Recipients9.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.2%

Success

39.8%

In-State Cost

$1,332

Age 25+ Students

40.7%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 3

Working at 6yr

642 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Redwood City (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Redwood City (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.