Dr. Celia Esposito-Noy President at the Solano Community College | Solano Community College
Dr. Celia Esposito-Noy President at the Solano Community College | Solano Community College
Of the seven institutions in the county, California State University Maritime Academy was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 756 people applied to Solano County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 1,260 students enrolled in the universities, including 1,219 in undergraduate and 41 in graduate programs. In total 5.6% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (38.5%) and Hispanic (28.1%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, California State University Maritime Academy stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 849 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Solano County, including Touro University California and Solano Community College.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield | -- | -- | 172 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Vacaville | -- | -- | 169 |
| Blake Austin College | -- | -- | 18 |
| California State University Maritime Academy | 756 | 726 | 849 |
| Hinton Barber and Beauty College | -- | -- | 52 |
| Solano Community College | -- | -- | -- |
| Touro University California | -- | -- | -- |
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