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Cabrillo College

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Cabrillo College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Cabrillo College is a public community college in Aptos, California, and it suits students who want a U.S. public institution with a small published programme set and both bachelor's and master's level study. It is a practical option to check if your main interest is one of its listed business, finance, computer science, economics, or engineering pathways.

  2. What you can study

    Cabrillo College lists 10 programmes across two degree levels: Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree. Examples include Bachelor of Science in Business Entrepreneurship, Business Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Finance, Finance and Financial Technology, Computer Science, Economics and Actuarial Science, Marketing, Business Management, and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (4+0).

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s official admissions process and check the website for entry requirements, document checks, deadlines, and whether their chosen programme has any extra steps. If they need visa guidance, transfer rules, or English-language requirements, they should confirm those directly with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Aptos, California will depend on housing, transport, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm that before applying if you are studying from abroad. Also check visa support, document requirements, programme availability at your level, and whether your chosen degree is open to international students.

  6. How it compares

    In the United States, Cabrillo College sits within a very large higher-education market of 2,515 universities. Its profile is narrower than many institutions because it publishes a small set of programmes and focuses on a limited group of subject areas, which may suit applicants looking for a more targeted study choice rather than a broad catalogue.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Cabrillo College

What type of institution is Cabrillo College?

It is a public community college.

Where is Cabrillo College located?

It is in Aptos, California, United States.

What degree levels does Cabrillo College list?

It lists Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree.

How many programmes does Cabrillo College list?

It lists 10 programmes.

Overview

Cabrillo College is a public community college in Aptos, California. It is named after the conquistador Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo and opened in 1959. Cabrillo College has an enrollment of about 9,700 students per term.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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