Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $1,172 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,900 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $11,440 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $3,869 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.81% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.42% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Solano Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,900
Books and supplies
$938
Fees and remainder
$1,602
Sticker price
$11,440
Average net price
$3,869
Average aid coverage
66%
$7,571 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Solano Community College pays approximately $3,869 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Solano Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Solano Community College net price
$3,869
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Solano Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,900 and average net price at $3,869. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,900
Current net price
$3,869
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
33.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,170
Undergraduates
7,688
10-Year Median Earnings - Solano Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Solano Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Solano Community College?
Undergraduates
7,688
Completion rate
33.77%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.81%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.42%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.81% of Solano Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.42% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Solano Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Solano Community College lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Solano Community College is listed at 4000 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield, CA 94534-3197. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Solano Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano Community College | Not available | $8,900 | $3,869 | $44,170 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Similar Schools in Fairfield
This local cluster focuses on nearby Fairfield schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Fairfield.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Solano Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Solano Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Solano Community College tuition?
Solano Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,900.
What is Solano Community College's average net price?
Solano Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $3,869.
What is Solano Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,170 for Solano Community College.
Is Solano Community College accredited?
Solano Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
How many students attend Solano Community College?
The local dataset lists 7,688 undergraduate students at Solano Community College.
What percentage of Solano Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Solano Community College in the local dataset is 20.81%.
What is the federal loan rate at Solano Community College?
The federal loan rate for Solano Community College in the local dataset is 1.42%.
Where should I verify Solano Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Solano Community College or the latest official federal education data.