Diablo Valley College

For over 50 years, Diablo Valley College has provided quality education to the community it serves. A million students later, enrolling at DVC is one of the best ways you can ensure acceptance at a four-year college. DVC is not only recognized as one of California's best community colleges, but it also leads the state in transfer to four-year institutions.

Research figures recently released by UCLA's Center for the Study of Community Colleges show that DVC's transfer rate to four-year universities is 67 percent higher than the national average. Another report, released by the California Post-secondary Educational Commission, shows that DVC ranked number one in transfers in the state, ahead of all other California community colleges.

A brief history of our land shows us that this was originally home to the Costanoan Indians. In 1844, the Mexican government granted the land to William Welch, and it became part of his huge Rancho Las Juntas, which included northwestern Walnut Creek, all of Pleasant Hill, and the northeastern half of Martinez. After World War II the land was subdivided into housing tracts, and on October 5, 1950, the College Board of Trustees purchased the DVC site for $172,500. Construction began in September, 1951.

With 20,000 students of all ages and a host of programs, you'll find a dynamic educational environment and a lively atmosphere at DVC. Located off of Interstate 680 in Pleasant Hill, the campus is situated on one hundred acres of gently rolling hills in view of Mt. Diablo, a northern California landmark. Our handsomely landscaped main campus is just a short distance from San Francisco, making it an ideal setting for the premier transfer institution in California. We also offer classes at eight satellite facilities and centers in Central Contra Costa County including Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Concord, Martinez, and Danville. We are the college of choice for many students from the private and public high schools in the nearby Martinez, Mt. Diablo, San Ramon, and Acalanes School Districts.

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