Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in California
West Valley College ranked first and Saddleback College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in California. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 10 Community Colleges in California. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 10 Community Colleges in California is $10,427.
- The average number of students is 11,520 and the students to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 38.60% and the transfer-out rate is 9.85%.
Best California Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in California. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Valley College Saratoga, CA | $9,320 | 7,655 | 51% | 40% | 29 to 1 |
| 2 | Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA | $14,812 | 20,764 | 48% | 45% | 27 to 1 |
| 3 | De Anza College Cupertino, CA | $12,596 | 17,425 | 68% | 44% | 28 to 1 |
| 4 | College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | $11,428 | 9,901 | 61% | 58% | 24 to 1 |
| 5 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $10,320 | 17,228 | 49% | 44% | 25 to 1 |
| 6 | Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA | $11,640 | 17,096 | 48% | 52% | 27 to 1 |
| 7 | Ohlone College Fremont, CA | $8,714 | 9,061 | 52% | 34% | 26 to 1 |
| 8 | College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA | $10,958 | 18,075 | 45% | 42% | 25 to 1 |
| 9 | Los Medanos College Pittsburg, CA | $10,320 | 8,455 | 41% | 57% | 23 to 1 |
| 10 | Mission College Santa Clara, CA | $12,500 | 6,909 | 39% | 44% | 26 to 1 |
| Average | $10,427 | 11,520 | 39% | 55% | 26 to 1 |
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