by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Chabot College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Chabot College was awarded 4 badges in the 2026 rankings.
College Factual ranked Chabot College as #331 out of 2,043 colleges and universities in the country on its 2026 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
Chabot College is also ranked #33 on the Best Colleges in California list.
At Chabot College, the student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Chabot College is 34%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
Chabot College has a freshmen retention rate of 77%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At Chabot College the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 41%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Chabot College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 10,861 undergraduates at Chabot College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Chabot College.
The overall average net price of Chabot College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Chabot College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3,300 | $3,532 | $7,225 | $9,704 | $10,901 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Chabot College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Chabot College, approximately 1% of students took out student loans averaging $6,976 a year. That adds up to $27,904 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 19.1%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Chabot College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Chabot College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $48,143 in their early years. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
Chabot College is a public institution situated in Hayward, California. Hayward is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Chabot College.
Get in touch with Chabot College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 25555 Hesperian Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545 |
| Phone: | 5107236600 |
| Website: | www.chabotcollege.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 32 majors graduated from Chabot College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,053 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,275 | NA |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 174 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 159 | NA |
| Other Biological Sciences | 139 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 122 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 117 | NA |
| General Psychology | 104 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 74 | NA |
| Real Estate | 71 | NA |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
8,349 students took at least one online class at Chabot College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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