College of Alameda

What College of Alameda does

College of Alameda is a public community college founded in 1968 and located on the island of Alameda, California, within the Peralta Community College District alongside Berkeley City College, Laney College, and Merritt College. It enrolls approximately 6,000+ students drawn from over 50 countries and is staffed by 270 employees. The college offers 60+ degrees and certificates across five fields of study — Art, Language and Communication; Culture and Society; Business, Entrepreneurship and Transportation; Health, Science and Technology; and General Education and Undecided — and operates specialized Career Technical Education programs in Aviation Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Auto Body and Paint, Diesel Mechanics, Dental Assisting, and Apparel Design.

The institution is delivered through a physical campus at 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy supplemented by online education via the Canvas LMS, with student administration handled on the Microsoft Campus Solutions platform and enrollment managed through the statewide CCCApply system. Student support services include counseling, financial aid, a Transfer Center, Learning Resources Center, Basic Needs, Veterans Resource Center, Accessibility Services, EOPS, and learning communities such as UMOJA, PUENTE, SALAAM, MESA, and LGBTQ+ programs. Compliance posture includes ACCJC accreditation, FERPA, and Title IX.

Revenue mechanics rely primarily on California Community College state apportionment, federal Title IV aid (Pell Grants, Direct Loans, SEOG, school code 006720), California state financial aid (Cal Grant, Student Success Completion Grant, Chafee Grant, California College Promise Grant), Peralta Colleges Foundation scholarships, and per-unit tuition set by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Approximately 85% of the student population is funded through financial aid. The customer base is highly diversified across individual learners (prospective students, current students, adult learners, ESOL learners, veterans, and students with disabilities), with no named enterprise accounts; the primary commercial counterparties are funding sources rather than tuition-paying customers in the conventional sense.

Name

College of Alameda

Legal name

College of Alameda

Website

https://alameda.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

College of Alameda is a public community college in Alameda, California, serving 6,000+ students with 60+ associate degrees, certificates, and Career Technical Education programs as part of the Peralta Community College District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Transfer preparation
• Adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

Alameda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: California Community College system receives state funding from California Community College Chancellor's Office (CCCO) to support operations and educational programs.
2. Federal Student Aid (Title IV): Students receive federal financial aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants. College of Alameda's school code is 006720.
3. California State Financial Aid: State programs including Cal Grant, Student Success Completion Grant (SSCG), Chafee Grant, and California College Promise Grant (CCPG) for California residents.
4. Student Tuition and Fees: Community college tuition with per-unit fees for California residents and higher rates for out-of-state students.
5. Foundation Scholarships: Peralta Colleges Foundation administers scholarships for students, supplemented by off-campus scholarships processed through Financial Aid Office.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

College of Alameda is a public community college offering associate degrees and certificates across 60+ disciplines, organized into five Fields of Study (Art Language and Communication; Culture and Society; Business Entrepreneurship and Transportation; Health Science and Technology; and General Education and Undecided). The college provides Career and Technical Education programs in trades like Aviation Maintenance, Automotive Technology, Auto Body and Paint, Dental Assisting, Apparel Design, and Diesel Mechanics, along with online education, student support services, and transfer pathways to four-year universities.

Product overview

College of Alameda is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include academic degree programs (Associate degrees and certificates), Career Technical Education programs in trades like Automotive, Aviation, and Dental Assisting, and Online Education for distance learners. These programs are organized into five Fields of Study: Art Language and Communication, Culture and Society, Business Entrepreneurship and Transportation, Health Science and Technology, and General Education and Undecided. Student Support Services including Library, Counseling, Financial Aid, and Veterans Resources complement the academic offerings. Learning Communities such as UMOJA, PUENTE, and MESA provide specialized support for diverse student populations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Degree Programs

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, primary and minor.

• Peralta Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege of Alameda is one of four colleges in the Peralta Community College District, which also includes Berkeley City College, Laney College, and Merritt College. The district provides shared administrative services, governance, and resources across all colleges.
• Alameda Adult SchoolprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling adults from Alameda Adult School to transition into College of Alameda's degree and certificate programs with concurrent enrollment options.
• Alameda County Office of Education - Opportunity Academy SchoolprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with county education office providing educational pathways for Opportunity Academy students to access college programs.
• Alameda Point Collaborative (APC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing educational support and college access resources for individuals served by the Alameda Point Collaborative.
• East Oakland Youth Development Center (EOYDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational pathways and support services for youth served by East Oakland Youth Development Center.
• Juvenile Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership providing college access and career pathways for justice-involved youth through the Adult Education Transition Program.
• Camp SweeneyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational opportunities for youth at Camp Sweeney through the Adult Education Transition Program.
• Las CasasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering noncredit English classes on-site (Bridge-to-Credit program) for students at Las Casas facility.
• Friendly ManorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational access for residents at Friendly Manor transitional housing facility.
• Serenity House OaklandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational pathways for individuals at Serenity House Oakland recovery and support facility.
• Spanish Speaking Citizens' FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering noncredit English classes on-site for Spanish-speaking community members through Bridge-to-Credit program.
• Youth Employment Partnership (YEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing employment-focused educational pathways and career services for youth through Youth Employment Partnership.
• Laney College Print CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLarge production print jobs (50+ pages) and specialized requests (binding, lamination) can be processed at Laney College Print Center, tower building, first floor. No cost for this service.
• KAISER HEALTH PLANminorOthersFor Kaiser Health Plan members requiring ambulance service, Kaiser must authorize the service and will transport to the nearest Kaiser Hospital. Phone: 1-800-390-3510.
• San Francisco Bay Area Regional Poison CenterminorOthersPoison control center available for poisoning emergencies: (800) 876-4766

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Skyline College: Bay Area community college in San Bruno under the San Mateo County Community College District, offering similar associate degrees, CTE programs, and transfer pathways to a comparable student demographic.
• Canada College: Bay Area community college in Redwood City offering the same California community-college mix of associate degrees, transfer preparation, and short-term CTE certificates as College of Alameda.
• College of San Mateo: San Mateo County community college in the Bay Area offering parallel associate degrees, transfer programs, and CTE tracks; comparable institutional scale and California community-college funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Mt. San Antonio College: One of the largest California community colleges, offering a much broader portfolio of associate degrees, CTE programs, and transfer pathways; comparable mission and funding structure though significantly larger scale.
• Pasadena City College: Large Southern California community college with a comprehensive associate-degree, CTE, and transfer portfolio structurally comparable to College of Alameda's offerings under the same CCC system.
• Santa Monica College: High-volume California community college with extensive associate degrees, CTE programs, and transfer pathways; operates under the same CCC funding framework but at substantially larger scale than College of Alameda.

Direct peers

• Merritt College: Fourth Peralta district college in Oakland, offering similar two-year degree and CTE programs and competing with College of Alameda for the same regional enrollment and district resources.
• Laney College: Sister college within the Peralta Community College District in Oakland, offering overlapping associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs to the same Bay Area applicant pool as College of Alameda.
• City College of San Francisco: Large Bay Area community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and CTE programs to a similar diverse, working-adult population in close geographic proximity to College of Alameda.
• Berkeley City College: Another Peralta district sibling based in Berkeley, providing comparable associate degrees, transfer preparation, and workforce credentials in direct competition for East Bay students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/college-of-alameda

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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