Solano Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6413 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1763 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1675 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #142 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 9,282
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- solano.edu
Solano Community College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Solano Community College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
3,613 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,880 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Solano Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 3484 (38%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1977 (21%) |
| Asian | 1404 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 1266 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 845 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 208 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 53 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $4,579
- Students receiving aid
- 86%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,744 |
| Fee in-district | $68 |
| Fee in-state | $68 |
| Fee out-of-state | $68 |
Solano Community College majors
Solano Community College has granted 16 bachelor's degrees in Biomedical Technology/Technician. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Solano Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 384 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 285 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 158 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 130 | |
| Psychology, General | 117 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 43 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 24 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 37 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 | |
| Sociology, General | 32 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | |
| Human Services, General | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Computer Science | 15 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | |
| Mathematics, General | 14 | |
| Chemistry, General | 12 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 12 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 11 | |
| History, General | 11 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Physics, General | 10 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 8 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 8 | |
| Corrections | 7 | |
| Real Estate | 7 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 6 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 5 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 5 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 5 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 4 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 4 | |
| Women's Studies | 4 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Insurance | 3 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 2 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 2 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 | |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Anthropology, General | 1 | |
| Astronomy | 1 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | |
| Journalism | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,584 | 16 |
Solano Community College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 30% | 41% |
Publications & Citations
Solano Community College has published 50 scientific papers with 731 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Political Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 7 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 16 |
| 2007 | 3 | 9 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 |
| 2009 | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 | 3 | 11 |
| 2011 | 1 | 25 |
| 2012 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 2 | 25 |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 |
| 2015 | 1 | 23 |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 |
| 2017 | 1 | 28 |
| 2018 | 2 | 34 |
| 2019 | 2 | 33 |
| 2020 | 0 | 63 |
| 2021 | 4 | 84 |
| 2022 | 2 | 79 |
| 2023 | 1 | 60 |
| 2024 | 3 | 61 |
| 2025 | 1 | 58 |
Notable alumni
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Sly Stone
- Occupations
- rock musicianbandleaderrecord producermusiciansongwriter
- Biography
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Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, was an American musician, songwriter and record producer. He was the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of psychedelic soul and funk with his pioneering fusion of soul, rock, psychedelia, and gospel in the 1960s and 1970s. AllMusic stated that "James Brown may have invented funk, but Sly Stone perfected it," and credited him with "creating a series of euphoric yet politically charged records that proved a massive influence on artists of all musical and cultural backgrounds". Crawdaddy! has credited him as the founder of the "progressive soul" movement.
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Tug McGraw
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was an American professional baseball relief pitcher. McGraw played in 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1965 to 1984, for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He is often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became the rallying cry for the 1973 New York Mets and has since become a popular slogan for the team and fans.
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Joe Carnahan
- Occupations
- bloggerfilm directorfilm producerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Joseph Aaron Carnahan is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and occasional actor whose films include Blood, Guts, Bullets and Octane; Narc; Smokin' Aces; The A-Team; The Grey; and Boss Level. He also wrote and directed several episodes for the NBC television series The Blacklist.
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Johnny Colla
- Occupations
- singerrecord producerguitarist
- Biography
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John Victor Colla is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is a founding member of the American rock band Huey Lewis and the News. He has been heavily involved in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene for decades, having been in several other bands, including Rubicon, Sly and the Family Stone, Van Morrison, Sound Hole, and Johnny Colla & The Lucky Devils. Colla has two children, Allison Colla and Ryan Colla.
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Ernest J. Gaines
- Occupations
- university teachernovelist
- Biography
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Ernest James Gaines was an American author. Four of his works were made into television movies.
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Ed Rollins
- Occupations
- political adviser
- Biography
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Edward Rollins is an American political consultant and advisor who has worked on several high-profile Republican political campaigns in the United States. In 1983 and 1984, Rollins was national campaign director for the successful Reagan-Bush 1984 campaign.
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Mike Gibson
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas Gibson is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the California Golden Bears.
General info
| Alternative names | Solano College |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 406 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4000 Suisun Valley Rd Fairfield, California, 94534-3197 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 120,000 |
| Phone | 7078647000 |