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 | $1,312 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,012 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,804 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,142 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 16.73% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Diablo Valley College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,012
Books and supplies
$1,190
Fees and remainder
$4,602
Sticker price
$14,804
Average net price
$6,142
Average aid coverage
59%
$8,662 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Diablo Valley College pays approximately $6,142 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 Diablo Valley College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Diablo Valley College net price
$6,142
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Diablo Valley College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,012 and average net price at $6,142. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,012
Current net price
$6,142
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)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Diablo Valley College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$51,378
Undergraduates
14,734
10-Year Median Earnings - Diablo Valley College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Diablo Valley College graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Diablo Valley College?
Undergraduates
14,734
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
16.73%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 16.73% of Diablo Valley College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Diablo Valley 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
Diablo Valley 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
Diablo Valley College is listed at 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Diablo Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Valley College | Not available | $9,012 | $6,142 | $51,378 |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Diablo Valley College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College tuition?
Diablo Valley College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,012.
What is Diablo Valley College's average net price?
Diablo Valley College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,142.
What is Diablo Valley College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,378 for Diablo Valley College.
Is Diablo Valley College accredited?
Diablo Valley 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 Diablo Valley College?
The local dataset lists 14,734 undergraduate students at Diablo Valley College.
What percentage of Diablo Valley College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Diablo Valley College in the local dataset is 16.73%.
What is the federal loan rate at Diablo Valley College?
The federal loan rate for Diablo Valley College in the local dataset is 1.00%.
Where should I verify Diablo Valley College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Diablo Valley College or the latest official federal education data.