School Highlights
Contra Costa Medical Career College serves 879 students (5% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Contra Costa Medical Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Contra Costa Medical Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Contra Costa Medical Career College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Contra Costa Medical Career College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
879 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
46 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
833 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
833 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
n/a
% Asian
15%
13%
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Black
40%
7%
% White
2%
23%
% Hawaiian
24%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Contra Costa Medical Career College's ranking?
Contra Costa Medical Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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