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.