About the District and Our Colleges

Contra Costa Community College District 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94523 Phone: 925-229-1000 Website: www.4cd.edu

The mission of the Contra Costa Community College District is to transform lives by providing outstanding learning opportunities that nurture and empower all students to achieve their educational goals. The dedicated faculty, classified professionals and administrators in the District are committed to core values and action that promote excellence in learning and equitable student success. The District is committed to hiring and developing a diverse staff that understands that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive role models for all students; and creates an inclusive and supportive educational work environment for its students, employees, and the community it serves.

Located in Contra Costa County, in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area, the District serves the 1 million residents of the County through education, business partnerships, and service in the community. The District first opened its doors in 1949 and is the second-oldest and eighth-largest multi-college community college district in California. The District is comprised of three colleges and two centers: Contra Costa College in San Pablo; Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill; Los Medanos College in Pittsburg; and the centers in Brentwood and San Ramon. The District Office, located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.

The District Office is the system-wide headquarters of the Contra Costa Community College District managing its business operations and supporting academic efforts across its colleges and centers. The District Office encompasses the following departments: Administrative Services, Chancellor’s Office, Educational Services, Facilities Planning & Construction, Finance Services, Human Resources, Internal Audit Services, Payroll Services, Police Services, Purchasing, and Research & Planning.

As evidenced by the rich diversity in Contra Costa County, the District enrolls a highly diverse student population. Serving over 42,582 students a year, in 2023-2024 fiscal year the demographic make-up of the students was 8% Black/African American; 20% Asian/Pacific Islander; 37% Hispanic/Latino; 21% White/Caucasian; and 14% Other.

Contra Costa College 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806 Phone: 510-785-2300 Website: www.contracosta.edu

Contra Costa College is a dynamic, comprehensive community college with a diverse student population. The institution has served the communities of West Contra Costa County for more than 69 years. Most of the students who attend the college come from local communities, but many also come from neighboring communities and from countries throughout the world. The college offers certificates and degree programs in 70 areas. It prepares students for immediate employment and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Faculty and staff are proud to be affiliated with an institution that has a tradition of excellence and a reputation for educating students to live and work in a diverse global environment.

Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: 925-685-1230 Website: www.dvc.edu

Diablo Valley College (DVC) has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s most successful community colleges by offering incomparable transfer opportunities and exceptional career-technical programs and degrees, while responding to an evolving need for more robust adult basic skills and ESL programs. At both the Pleasant Hill and San Ramon locations, local and international students experience high-quality instruction and support services designed for student success. DVC’s many career programs are continuously improving to keep pace with emerging technologies and the new skills our students need to be successful in any job market. The college’s transfer achievements are unparalleled, making DVC the number one transfer pathway to UC Berkeley.

Los Medanos College 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: 925-439-2181 Website: www.losmedanos.edu

Los Medanos College, opened in 1974, is the newest campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. The college prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. LMC provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly-growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. Los Medanos College is known for its transferable general education program and career technical programs strongly connected with local business and industry. At both its Pittsburg Campus and Brentwood Center, LMC provides educational programs and support resources that position students for continued success at four-year institutions, in the workforce, and beyond.