Woodland Community College

What Woodland Community College does

Woodland Community College (WCC) is a public community college operating as part of the Yuba Community College District, serving students across Yolo, Lake, and Colusa counties in Northern California through three campus locations: the main Woodland campus, the Lake County Campus in Clearlake, and the Colusa County Campus in Williams. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Woodland, the institution employs 101-250 staff and offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities organized across five academic interest areas — Arts/Communication/Culture, Business/Hospitality/Entrepreneurship, Natural Resources/Environment, Social Justice/Public Service, and STEM/Health/Applied Technology — spanning 50+ disciplines.

The college's core technology platform is built on Canvas Learning Management System for online and hybrid course delivery, a Self-Service student portal for registration and financial aid management, WordPress for its public web presence, and third-party integrations with the National Student Clearinghouse for transcript processing and BankMobile (BMTX, Inc.) for financial aid disbursements. Course modalities include face-to-face, synchronous Zoom, and asynchronous online formats. Dual enrollment is delivered through CCAP partnerships with 11+ local high schools, enabling high school students to earn tuition-free college credit.

WCC's business model is a hybrid of state appropriations, federal financial aid (FAFSA), Cal Grants, student fees, and philanthropic funding through the Yuba Community College District Foundation. Tuition is state-mandated at $46 per unit for California residents ($365/unit for non-residents), with most eligible students receiving fee waivers via the California College Promise Grant or full tuition coverage through the WCC Promise Award, Reconnect @ WCC, or Clearlake College Promise programs. Ancillary revenue streams include a $10/semester health fee, parking decals ($40/semester), and transcript fees ($5 after the first two free). The institution holds WASC accreditation and has been recognized by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program as one of the Top 200 community colleges in the United States.

Name

Woodland Community College

Legal name

Woodland Community College

Website

https://wcc.yccd.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Woodland Community College is a public community college serving Yolo, Lake, and Colusa counties in California through three campuses, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities with multiple free-tuition promise programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Dual enrollment programs
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: State-mandated enrollment fee of $46 per unit charged to all students except those eligible for California College Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver. Non-resident tuition of $319 per unit additional for out-of-state students.
2. Student Health Fee: $10 per semester health fee charged to all students. High school dual enrolled students are exempt.
3. Parking Decals: $40 per semester for parking decals; $20 for summer session; $2 daily pass option; $15 motorcycle decal per semester.
4. Transcript Fees: First two official transcripts free; $5 per additional transcript; $10 rush processing fee; $2.25 National Student Clearinghouse processing fee for online orders.
5. State and Federal Funding: Public community college funded by Yuba Community College District with California state funding, federal financial aid programs (FAFSA), and Cal Grant state grants.
6. Foundation Scholarships: WCC Fund and Lake Campus Fund support student scholarships through the Yuba Community College District Foundation (501(c)(3) nonprofit). Over 40 different scholarships offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Provides higher education through associate degree programs, certificate programs, transfer pathways to four-year universities, dual enrollment for high school students, and career technical education across three Northern California campus locations. Also offers student support services including financial aid, counseling, and the Promise Program covering tuition for eligible students.

Product overview

Woodland Community College is a multi-campus community college district serving Yolo, Lake, and Colusa counties in California. The college operates three campus locations (Woodland, Lake County, and Colusa County) and offers a comprehensive educational portfolio organized into five academic interest areas: Arts Communication & Culture, Business Hospitality & Entrepreneurship, Natural Resources & The Environment, Social Justice & Public Service, and STEM Health & Applied Technology. Academic programs include associate degrees for transfer, associate degrees, career certificates, and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. The college provides financial support through multiple promise programs including the California College Promise Grant, WCC Promise Award, Reconnect @ WCC, and Clearlake College Promise. Students access courses and services through the Canvas Learning Management System and Self-Service student portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degrees (AA/AS) in arts and sciences for students planning to transfer to four-year universities or enter the workforce directly.
• Certificate Programs Short-term certificate credentials in workforce-focused disciplines for students seeking rapid entry or advancement in specific careers.
• Transfer Pathway Programs Structured academic pathways with articulation agreements to California State University and University of California systems enabling seamless credit transfer to four-year institutions.
• Dual Enrollment Program Concurrent college enrollment program for high school students to earn college credit while completing secondary education, delivered through partnerships with local high school districts.
• Career Technical Education Workforce-aligned technical training in skilled trades and applied disciplines, preparing students for immediate entry into regional career fields.
• Promise Program (Free Tuition) Tuition-free enrollment program for first-time, full-time students covering enrollment fees for the academic year, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Online and Distance Learning Fully online and hybrid course delivery through Canvas LMS enabling flexible access to associate degree and certificate coursework for remote and working students.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Yuba Community College DistrictcoreOthersParent district governing Woodland Community College and other district colleges. Sets policies, provides funding, and oversees college operations.
• Sacramento State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for transfer pathways. Sacramento State hosts drop-in advising sessions at WCC and provides transfer admission guarantee programs including UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP) and Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
• Konocti Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClearlake area high schools within district participating in dual enrollment and Clearlake College Promise program for recent graduates.
• Dual Enrollment Partner High SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor11+ high schools offering CCAP courses and articulations: Colusa High School, Middletown High School, Pierce High School, Maxwell High School, Williams Sr. High School, Woodland Senior High School, Pioneer High School, Esparto High School, Winters High School, Cache Creek High School, Lower Lake High School. High schools enable students to earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements.
• Yuba Community College District FoundationcoreOthers501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation managing WCC Fund and Lake Campus Fund for student scholarships and campus activities beyond public funding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Santa Rosa Junior College: Larger California community college in Sonoma County with broader program offerings, athletics, and student services. Same general mission (transfer, CTE, basic skills) but at greater scale and geographic reach than WCC.
• Modesto Junior College: California community college in the Central Valley with similar associate degree, transfer, dual enrollment, and promise program offerings. Larger scale than WCC but operates under the same California community college framework.

Regional players

• Sacramento City College: Public California community college in the Los Rios Community College District, located adjacent to WCC's Yolo County catchment. Offers the same associate degrees, transfer pathways, and promise programs—directly competing for the same regional student population.
• Cosumnes River College: Los Rios District community college in the Sacramento region with similar associate degree, transfer, and dual enrollment offerings. Competes for Northern California students and overlaps in target demographics.
• College of the Redwoods: Public California community college serving rural Humboldt and Del Norte counties. Comparable rural service model, associate degrees, transfer pathways, and dual enrollment programs aimed at local high school students.
• American River College: Public California community college in the Los Rios District serving the greater Sacramento area, including parts of Yolo County. Comparable programs, dual enrollment offerings, and promise program structure to WCC.

Direct peers

• Lake Tahoe Community College: Small rural California community college serving a similarly modest population in a geographically isolated area. Closely comparable in scale, mission, and program portfolio to WCC's smaller campuses.
• Mendocino College: Rural California community college on the North Coast serving a comparable small, geographically dispersed student population. Similar program offerings, transfer focus, and rural community college operating model.
• Shasta College: Rural Northern California community college serving Shasta and Tehama counties with multi-campus presence. Comparable scale, rural service model, and program mix to WCC's three-county footprint.
• Yuba College: Sister college within the same Yuba Community College District. Operates as a public California community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and similar programs—directly comparable in governance, funding model, and student segments to Woodland Community College.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/woodlandcommunitycollege
• Xx.com/WCCNewsToday

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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