Solano Community College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6290 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1765 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1678 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #142 of 249 | In California |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,426
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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.
2,503 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,423 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 | 2937 (35%) |
|---|---|
| White | 1894 (23%) |
| Asian | 1274 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 1169 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 833 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 204 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.2%) |
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
- $4,859
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,104 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,104 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,560 |
| Fee in-district | $68 |
| Fee in-state | $68 |
| Fee out-of-state | $68 |
Solano Community College majors
Solano Community College has granted 28 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 | 345 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 283 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 150 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 52 | |
| Biomedical Technology & Technician | 23 | 28 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 24 | |
| Chemistry, General | 23 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |
| Corrections | 17 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | |
| Human Services, General | 17 | |
| Sociology, General | 17 | |
| Mathematics, General | 16 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 | |
| History, General | 13 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Physics, General | 12 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 10 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 8 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 8 | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 7 | |
| Pre-Engineering | 7 | |
| Real Estate | 7 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | |
| Radio and Television | 6 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| French Language and Literature | 5 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | |
| Anthropology, General | 4 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 3 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 3 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 3 | |
| Retail Management | 2 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 2 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 1 | |
| Data Entry & Microcomputer Applications, General | 1 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Women's Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,493 | 28 |
Solano Community College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 32% | 35% |
Publications & Citations
Solano Community College has published 45 scientific papers with 516 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Law, Physics, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 0 | 10 |
| 2009 | 2 | 10 |
| 2010 | 2 | 10 |
| 2011 | 1 | 22 |
| 2012 | 0 | 17 |
| 2013 | 1 | 22 |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 |
| 2015 | 0 | 16 |
| 2016 | 2 | 20 |
| 2017 | 1 | 23 |
| 2018 | 2 | 27 |
| 2019 | 2 | 30 |
| 2020 | 0 | 52 |
| 2021 | 5 | 68 |
| 2022 | 2 | 62 |
| 2023 | 1 | 49 |
Notable alumni
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Sly Stone
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterpianistbandleadersongwriterrecord producer
- 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 called him "the founder of progressive soul".
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Tug McGraw
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was an American professional baseball relief pitcher and long-time Major League Baseball (MLB) player, often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe", which became the rallying cry for the 1973 New York Mets.
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Joe Carnahan
- Occupations
- film directorbloggerscreenwriterfilm 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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Ernest J. Gaines
- Occupations
- novelistuniversity teacher
- 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. He is currently Chief Political Strategist at the pro-Ron DeSantis PAC Ready for Ron.
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Johnny Colla
- Occupations
- singerguitaristrecord producer
- 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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Mike Gibson
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Michael Thomas Gibson is a former American football guard. He was drafted 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 | 375 |
| 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 |