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Public, 4-Year
Fairfield, CA

Solano Community College

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

Annual Tuition

$1,172

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

33.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$44,170

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Solano Community College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fairfield, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $1,172, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$4,688

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$14,170

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$137,012

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$278,712

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 34%

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. Median graduate debt at Solano Community College is $12,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
54.4%
45.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
37.8%
White
21.3%
Asian
14.8%
Black
14.3%
Two or more
8.8%
Unknown
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
International
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

4

Burglary

3

Theft

1

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$1,172

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$2,594
$30k - $48k$3,321
$48k - $75k$5,909
$75k+$7,873

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$12,000
Pell Grant Recipients20.8%
Using Federal Loans1.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment28.7%

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

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$3,332
Pell Grant Recipients21.0%

* 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

N/A

Success

33.8%

In-State Cost

$1,172

Age 25+ Students

34.9%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

1,953 students

Local City Insights

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