About Solano Community College

About SCC

Welcome to Solano Community College!

Solano Community College has been a cornerstone of higher education in Solano County since 1945. Originally established as Vallejo Junior College and operated under the Vallejo Unified School District, the institution became a countywide college in 1967. The main 192-acre campus, centrally located just off Interstate 80, opened in 1971 with 5,000 students. Since then, Solano has expanded its facilities, programs, faculty, and services to meet the evolving needs of the community.

As part of California’s public community college system—which includes 116 campuses across 72 districts—Solano serves the communities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville, Vallejo, and Winters, as well as Travis Air Force Base. Many graduates from the region’s 15 public high schools and 3 private schools choose Solano to begin or continue their education.

The College offers classes during the Fall and Spring semesters, along with Summer sessions, providing flexible scheduling options that include day, evening, and Saturday courses. Instruction is available both on-campus and through online, television, home study, and travel study formats. Additional opportunities such as short-term courses, open-entry/open-exit formats, and specialized workshops and seminars further support students’ diverse needs.

Today, Solano serves approximately 9,500 students, with enrollment nearly evenly divided between day and evening classes. The campus remains vibrant and active throughout the day, providing high-quality academic programs and career training for residents across Solano County.