Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of High School/Secondary
Program
Associate
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee10,740USD
- Start dateJan
Program overview
What College of Alameda says about their program:
In our cross-disciplinary courses you will learn about the history and experience of the African American people, from their origins to present day. We will discuss the transversality between race and other social or cultural identities confronting peoples of the African Diaspora, including issues of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and class. You will also learn about the history, culture and experiences of African people throughout the globe, and the contributions they have made to the development of world civilizations.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
- TOEFL iBT
61
- IELTS 6
English proficiency scores are not required for admissions, however having a TOEFL score will help assess whether or not ESOL classes may be required prior to our placement test. Other accepted tests are Duolingo and iTEP scores. Scores must be within the last three years.
Documents required
- Application form
- Bank statement
- Diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- Medical examination form
- Passport bio page
- Personal essay detailing why you have chosen to attend the Peralta Colleges, your educational and career goals
- Affidavit of support (Form I-134)
- English proficiency score (optional)
- Guided self-placement (GSP)
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
USD$10,740 per year
Funding
Barbara and Jamar Mears Scholarship This is a USD$250 scholarship awarded once a year in the Spring. Applicants must have a declared major and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher attending College of Alameda. The donor will require recipients to share a picture of themselves upon award notification.
Diesel Mechanics Tool Scholarship This USD$500 scholarship award was created to help Diesel Mechanic students meet the expenses of tuition and purchase tools needed to successfully complete the Diesel Mechanic Program at College of Alameda.
Environment & Sustainability Scholarship Alameda Power & Telecom and the College of Alameda share related goals to sustainability, energy, energy-efficiency, workforce development, community development, curriculum development, and public relations. With funds from Alameda Power & Telecom this $350 scholarship is intended for a student who has completed or is currently taking an Environmental Management Technology course.
PACLA Scholarship, COA This is a USD$500 scholarship awarded once a year in the Spring to students. This scholarship is intended to be awarded to a Chicano/Latino student enrolled at College of Alameda. Preference will be given to, but not limited to AB540 Students.
Patti Heimburger AAUW College of Alameda Scholarship This is a scholarship funded by the AAUW of Alameda in Memory of Patti Heimburger. This scholarship is intended to be awarded to a second-year or later student whose home campus is the College of Alameda. The student should have completed at least 24 units with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Priority will be given to Alameda residents. There are four USD$5,000 scholarships awarded once a year in Spring.
What is the cost of living near College of Alameda?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for College of Alameda
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