Solano Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6364 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1772 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1685 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #142 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,868
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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.
3,409 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,140 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 | 3309 (37%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1896 (21%) |
| Asian | 1351 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 1212 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 838 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 152 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 61 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (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
- $4,002
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,832 |
| Fee in-district | $68 |
| Fee in-state | $68 |
| Fee out-of-state | $68 |
Solano Community College majors
Solano Community College has granted 22 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 | 354 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 261 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 168 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | |
| Psychology, General | 81 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 26 | 22 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 44 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 23 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 22 | |
| Sociology, General | 22 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Mathematics, General | 17 | |
| Chemistry, General | 15 | |
| Physics, General | 14 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 11 | |
| Computer Science | 11 | |
| Human Services, General | 10 | |
| History, General | 9 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 8 | |
| Radio and Television | 8 | |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 6 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 5 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 4 | |
| French Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Real Estate | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 3 | |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |
| Corrections | 3 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1 | |
| Astronomy | 1 | |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,438 | 22 |
Solano Community College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 31% | 36% |
Publications & Citations
Solano Community College has published 49 scientific papers with 685 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Sociology, Engineering, Psychology, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 83 |
| 2022 | 2 | 79 |
| 2023 | 1 | 60 |
| 2024 | 3 | 60 |
Notable alumni
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Sly Stone
- Occupations
- record producersongwriterbandleaderpianistsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Sylvester Stewart, better known by his stage name Sly Stone, is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer who is most famous for his role as frontman for Sly and the Family Stone, playing a critical role in the development of 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, earning a total of over $2 million. 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
- screenwriterbloggerfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Joseph Aaron Carnahan is an American film director, screenwriter, producer and 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. He is the brother of screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan and producer Leah Carnahan.
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Johnny Colla
- Occupations
- guitaristsingerrecord producer
- Biography
-
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 whose works have been taught in college classrooms and translated into many languages, including French, Spanish, German, Russian and Chinese. Four of his works were made into television movies.
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Ed Rollins
- Occupations
- political adviser
- Biography
-
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 guard. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football at California.
General info
| Alternative names | Solano College |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 391 |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4000 Suisun Valley Rd Fairfield, California, 94534-3197 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 120,000 |
| Phone | 7078647000 |