School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Alameda, CA). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

555 Atlantic Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Main Phone: (510) 748-2299
Web Site: www.peralta.cc.ca.us

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,753 (full-time equivalent) students.

Minority enrollment included African-American (24)%, Hispanic (11)%, Asian (37)%, and Native American (1)%.

College Of Alameda is a Minority Serving Institution as defined by the Office of Civil Rights.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Business

• Data Processing
• Other Computer Science

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist

• Government And Political Science
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

• Clothing And Textile Industry

• Liberal Arts

• Biology

• Mathematics

• General Psychology

• Other Public Public Service

• Engine And Automotive

School Accreditation

College Of Alameda reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

College Of Alameda is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (WASCJC). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements