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Diablo Valley College

Pleasant Hill, CA·Public·https://www.dvc.edu/

Campus Identity

Diablo Valley College is a public community college in Pleasant Hill, CA. The nearest beach is about 28 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 83/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Diablo Valley College is a public community college in Pleasant Hill, CA. The nearest beach is about 28 miles from campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 83/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,288
In-State Tuition
+$24 fees
$8,988
Out-of-State Tuition
+$24 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

10,000–19,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

28 miles

Ocean Beach SF, CA

Ski Access

116 miles

Bear Valley Mountain

Weather

Warm Climate

59°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

116 mi away
1,680 skiable acres10 lifts
116 mi away
862 skiable acres10 lifts
120 mi away
2,300 skiable acres13 lifts

Nearest Beach

Ocean Beach SF, CA

Ocean access within 28.1 miles

28 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Pleasant Hill, CA

50°Jan54°Feb57°Mar61°Apr66°May71°Jun73°Jul74°Aug72°Sep66°Oct56°Nov50°Dec

Station: CONCORD WASTEWATER PLANT · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

83/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety887187
88/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
71/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
87/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,288$8,988
Fees
$24$24
Total
$1,312$9,012
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

140 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesCertificate
520 grads/yr$47,992
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
253 grads/yr$56,853
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's
240 grads/yr
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's
184 grads/yr
Psychology, GeneralAssociate's
173 grads/yr$48,309

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Computer Science
Associate's$88,450
Economics
Associate's94 grads$60,076
Physical Sciences, General
Associate's$59,723
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's56 grads$59,444
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's253 grads$56,853
Sociology
Associate's40 grads$56,683
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Associate's grads$54,934
Psychology, General
Associate's173 grads$48,309
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate520 grads$47,992
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills
Associate's$45,397

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Diablo Valley College located?

Diablo Valley College is located in Pleasant Hill, CA. The main campus address is 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Diablo Valley College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Diablo Valley College charges $1,288/year for in-state students and $8,988/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $9,012/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Diablo Valley College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Diablo Valley College the right fit for me?

Whether Diablo Valley College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($8,988/year out-of-state), campus culture in Pleasant Hill, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Diablo Valley College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Diablo Valley College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Pleasant Hill, CA
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Warm · 59°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
83/100
Nearest Airport
Concord, CA (CCR) · 2 mialso OAK (19 mi), SUU (22 mi)

Location

Pleasant Hill, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.