State of the
Contra Costa
Community College
District
Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh
Dr. Kimberly Rogers, President, Contra Costa College
January 27, 2026
A few facts about us…
2 Created in December 1948, the first countywide
junior college district in the state
(county population: 249,000)
Celebrated our 75-year anniversary in 2024
(county population: 1.16 million)
Currently serve nearly 50,000 students annually
Currently employ nearly 3,400 people
California’s Community
College System
3 • 2.1 million students
• 116 colleges
• Largest system of higher
education in the U.S.
Data obtained from the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office Website (cccco.edu) John E. Márquez
Ward 1
Rebecca Barrett
Ward 3
Andy Li
Ward 4
Fernando Sandoval
Ward 5
Sophie Khouri
Student Trustee
Diana Honig
Ward 2
Who We Serve: 4CD Demographics
5 9%
<1%
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<1%
20%
28%
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10%
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20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
4CD Students Contra Costa County
Who We Serve: CCC Demographics
13%
0%
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5%
50%
1%
7%
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8%
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6 What We Offer
• More than 220 associate
degrees and 330 certificates
• 81 transfer pathways with
guaranteed admission into
CSUs
• Career training and industry-
recognized credentials
• Flexible schedules with day,
evening, and weekend classes
• Online, in-person, and hybrid
classes and programs
7 Our Commitment:
Affordability and Access
FREE Tuition Programs
22,740 students received FREE tuition in 2024-2025
Classes with Reduced or No-Cost Textbooks
Wellness Centers to Meet Basic Needs
• Food Pantries
• Online Mental and Health Services
• Technology Loan Programs
Three Foundations: $3.2M since 2020
• Scholarships
• Emergency funds
• Program support
8 Students access 4CD colleges from multiple entry points with a range of goals High
Schools
Adult
Schools
Community
4CD
Colleges
4-Year
Colleges
Workforce
Workforce Boards
Community Partners
Adult Learners
Job Seekers and
Life-Long Learners
Transfer & Return
for Needed Credits
Skills Building &
Career Advancement
Early College
Credit Students
4CD Colleges as the Educational Hub
9 10,000
23,000
2,500
10,000
Brentwood Center
3,000
HS Graduates Who Attend 4CD
10 Partnership Highlight: Transfer Institutions
11 51% of CSU graduates and 29% of UC graduates
started at a community college
Strong Fiscal Health: Financial Highlights
• $267.5 million annual budget
• Board required reserve of at least
two months of operating expenses
- 2025-26 unrestricted reserves of
$52.3 million or 19.5% of
expenditure budget
- Continued clean audit findings for
District operations and bond
measures
12 4CD Economic Impact
13 Funding Per Full-Time Equivalent Student
22-23 23-24 24-25
K-12 $18,665 $19,573 $20,269
CCC $12,605 $12,631 $13,244
CSU $20,385 $22,151 $22,645
UC $34,485 $35,589 $36,662
14 Bond Issuance &
Financial Stewardship
15 • 2014 Measure E is
approximately 90% spent
• Final $110 million
authorization was sold in 2022
• Strong Bond Rating of AA+ (S&P)
and Aa1 (Moody's)
• The District refinanced prior
bond sales ($402M) as a
measure of fiscal stewardship,
successfully saving taxpayers
$44 million
Aging Facilities,
Continued Need
16 • Infrastructure and buildings are
50+ years old
• Facilities need repairs or
replacement
• Technology is insufficient to
meet evolving needs
• Flexible spaces and state-of-the-
art equipment are required to
help students prepare for
in-demand careers
Potential Future Bond
17 • Reviewing facilities plans for each
college
• Prioritizing projects
• Seeking community input
• Governing Board considering general
obligation bond for June 2026
Q & A
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