·Public Community College
Cabrillo College is a public community college located in Aptos, California, serving Santa Cruz County and surrounding communities along the Central California coast. Founded in 1959, Cabrillo offers more than 160 associate degree, transfer, and certificate programs across liberal arts, sciences, business, health sciences, career technical education, and fine and performing arts. The college is well regarded for its strong transfer preparation programs to University of California and California State University campuses, and for its nationally recognized nursing, dental hygiene, and applied technology offerings. The Cabrillo Seahawks—led by mascot Sammy the Seahawk—compete in the Coast Conference and California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA), with varsity programs in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, water polo, cross country, and track and field. Cabrillo's beautiful 155-acre campus in the Aptos Hills offers stunning views of Monterey Bay and easy access to the area's beaches, redwood forests, and vibrant arts community. The college serves a diverse student population from across Santa Cruz County and is committed to equity, access, and student success. With one of the lowest tuition rates in the nation and a picturesque coastal setting, Cabrillo College provides exceptional educational opportunity and a remarkable quality of campus life for students in the Monterey Bay region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$9,862
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,862
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
