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Cabrillo College

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Institutional Data

Return on Investment Metric
Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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2.3 Years to Recoup Costs

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Student Achievement Data

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Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs

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Institutional Information

Address

6500 Soquel Drive Aptos, CA 95003

Phone

(831) 479-6100

Website

Website

Staff Liaison

Kevin Bontenbal

Degrees

Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement

Total Enrollment

10,618

Academic calendar

Semester Plan

Institutional Type

Public (state/local) two-year

Accreditation Information

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Most Recent Commission Action

January 16, 2024

Initial Accreditation

1961

Name Position Role
Dr. Travaris Harris Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Instruction Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
Christina Cuevas Chair Board Chair
Dr. Victoria Banales English Professor/President Faculty Senate Chief Faculty Senate (CFS)
Dr. Travaris Harris Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Instruction Chief Academic Officer (CAO)
Dr. Travaris Harris Assistant Superintendent/Vice President for Instruction Chief Instructional Officer (CIO)
Dr. Jenn Capps Superintendent/President Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Name Address Location Type Status
Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
US		 Main Campus Active
Watsonville Center 318 Union Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
US		 Additional Location Active
Program Name Degree Type Method of Assessment Credits required for Program Completion Title IV Distance Education Correspondence Education
Accounting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Astronomy Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Building Inspection and Construction Codes Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Chemistry Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Applications/Business Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Computer Support Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Construction Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Energy Management Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Fire Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Business Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Horticulture and Crop Production Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Human Services Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Information Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Landscape Horticulture Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Math and Science Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Medical Assisting Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Technology and Recording Arts Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Nursing Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Radiologic Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sustainability and Environmental Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Wine Studies Associate of Science Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Administration of Justice Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agricultural Business Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Agriculture Plant Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Biology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Business Administration 2.0 Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Environmental Science Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geology Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Mathematics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Physics Associate of Science for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art Photography Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art Studio Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Dance Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
General Business Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Health Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Journalism Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Liberal Arts and Sciences: Emphasis in Math and Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts/Drama Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Women's Studies Associate of Arts Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Anthropology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Art History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies 2.0 Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Economics Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Elementary Teacher Education Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
English Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Geography Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
History Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Music Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Philosophy Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Political Science Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Psychology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Sociology Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Spanish Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Studio Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
Theatre Arts Associate of Arts for Transfer Credit-based using credit hour 60 Yes Yes No
3D Animation and Rendering Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27-28 Yes Yes No
Administrative Support Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31-33 Yes Yes No
Anti-Bias Curriculum Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Arboriculture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Architecture Drafting and Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Audio Recording and Mixing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Bilingual Spanish English Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31.5-32.5 Yes Yes No
Biotechnology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 23 Yes Yes No
Bookkeeping Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Building Inspection and Construction Codes Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34 Yes Yes No
Building Performance and Energy Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Business Information Worker Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
C++ Programming Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24-25 Yes Yes No
Children's Literacy Curriculum Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Cinema Arts Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Coaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18.5 Yes Yes No
Communication Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Community Health Worker Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Computed Tomography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Computer Applications/Business Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 34.5-36.5 Yes Yes No
Computer Networking and System Administration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Computer Support Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Construction Business Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
Construction Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 37 Yes Yes No
Construction Plumbing and Mechanical Inspection and Codes Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Construction Project Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
CPA Exam Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 32 Yes Yes No
Creative Careers Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Curriculum Planning Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Cybersecurity Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-17 Yes Yes No
Cybersecurity Basics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Digital Fabrication and Art Making Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Digital Illustration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Digital Imaging Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Digital Music Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Digital Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-17 Yes Yes No
Digital Publishing Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17-20 Yes Yes No
Drug and Alcohol Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36-38 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education Administration Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 46.5-49.5 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education for Elementary Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25.5 Yes Yes No
Early Childhood Education for Teaching Transitional Kindergarten Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 25.5 Yes Yes No
Energy Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
Engineering Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 30 Yes Yes No
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-21 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Baking Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Building Inspection and Construction Codes Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Catering Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-19 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Construction and Energy Management Skills Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Cook Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Entry Level Restaurant Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Functional Nutrition Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Game Audio Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
General Business Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 28 Yes Yes No
General Horticulture and Crop Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Graphic Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16.5 Yes Yes No
Greenhouse and Nursery Management Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19 Yes Yes No
Historical and Alternative Photographic Processes Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Honors Scholar Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Human Relations and Resources Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Human Services Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 31-33 Yes Yes No
Human Services General Practice Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-18 Yes Yes No
Image Use in Professional Settings Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Infant Toddler Care Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Intercollegiate Athletics Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-16.5 Yes Yes No
Java Programming Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 24 Yes Yes No
Jazz Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Journalism/Blogging Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19-25 Yes Yes No
Landscape Horticulture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Landscaping Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 22 Yes Yes No
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16-19 Yes Yes No
Latin American Music Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Marine Science Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Medical Assisting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 43 Yes Yes No
Musical Theatre Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Office Software Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 19.5 Yes Yes No
Payroll Accounting Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Permaculture Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18.5 Yes Yes No
Piano Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17 Yes Yes No
Programming Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 35 Yes Yes No
Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33 Yes Yes No
Sustainability Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-21 Yes Yes No
Sustainable Agriculture Technology Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 36 Yes Yes No
Sustainable and Organic Food Production Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 26 Yes Yes No
Tax Preparation Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Teaching Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 38.5-40.5 Yes Yes No
Technical Theatre Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Traditional Black and White Photography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Typography Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18 Yes Yes No
User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Video Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 18-19 Yes Yes No
Voice Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Web Design Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 17.5 Yes Yes No
Web Programming Fundamentals Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 27 Yes Yes No
Wine Studies Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 16 Yes Yes No
Working with Culturally Diverse Families Certificate of Achievement Credit-based using credit hour 33.5 Yes Yes No
Review Type Commission Review
Comprehensive Peer Review January 2027