Diablo Valley College

Overview

Diablo Valley College (DVC), situated in Pleasant Hill, California, is a public community college that offers a range of two-year associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs to four-year universities. Founded in 1949, it operates as part of the Contra Costa Community College District and serves the educational needs of students from the surrounding East Bay area, including proximity to the city of San Francisco. Its suburban campus spans 120 acres featuring a blend of modern and traditional architecture. DVC does not provide on-campus housing but offers resources to assist students in finding local accommodations. Academically, the college is noted for its strong transfer programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, and technology. Application to DVC is considered open access, with a non-competitive admissions process aimed at providing higher education opportunities to a broad student demographic. Diablo Valley College also emphasizes vocational training and continuing education for professional development. While DVC does have intercollegiate athletics, it is not particularly known for a focus on sports, instead prioritizing academic programs and transfer success.

Diablo Valley College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  5,866 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 10,231 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,288 plus fees of $24.