Diablo Valley College
Diablo Valley College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Pleasant Hill, CA. Diablo Valley College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Diablo Valley College is $1,312 for California residents and $10,320 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 23.92% from last year at DVC.
- Total 17,228 students have enrolled in DVC and, of that, 5,536 students enrolled online exclusively.
- DVC offers 173 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of DVC is 49% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Diablo Valley College is $1,312 for California residents and $10,320 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 23.92% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,312 | $8,328 |
| 2022 | $1,312 | $8,328 |
| 2023 | $1,312 | $8,328 |
| 2024 | $1,312 | $8,328 |
| 2025 | $1,312 | $10,320 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Diablo Valley College offers 171 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Diablo Valley College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 87 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 27 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 171 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 520 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 23 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 21 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 253 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 240 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 184 |
| Psychology | 173 |
| Computer Programming/Programmer | 159 |
Student Population
Total 17,228 students have enrolled to Diablo Valley College. By gender, there are 8,356 male and 8,872 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.94 to 1.
Diablo Valley College offers online degree/certificate programs and 5,536 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 3,328 | 1,650 | 1,678 |
| Black or African American | 1,154 | 534 | 620 |
| Hispanic | 5,373 | 2,384 | 2,989 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 64 | 28 | 36 |
| White | 4,879 | 2,501 | 2,378 |
| Two or More Races | 1,516 | 759 | 757 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 278 | 150 | 128 |
| Total | 17,228 | 8,356 | 8,872 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Diablo Valley College is 49% and the transfer-out rate is 10%. The average financial aid amount is $3,890 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 10% |
| Retention Rate | 76% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,890 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 285 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 518 |