Cerro Coso Community College
Cerro Coso Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Ridgecrest, CA. Cerro Coso Community College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Cerro Coso Community College is $1,384 for California residents and $11,254 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 9.65% from last year at Cerro Coso CC.
- Total 5,549 students have enrolled in Cerro Coso CC and, of that, 2,589 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Cerro Coso CC offers 58 programs.
- The graduation rate of Cerro Coso CC is 25% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Cerro Coso Community College is $1,384 for California residents and $11,254 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 9.65% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,382 | $9,872 |
| 2022 | $1,384 | $9,334 |
| 2023 | $1,384 | $9,514 |
| 2024 | $1,384 | $10,264 |
| 2025 | $1,384 | $11,254 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Cerro Coso Community College offers 57 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Cerro Coso Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 16 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 28 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 25 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 19 |
| Information Technology | 19 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 299 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 175 |
| Psychology | 45 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 31 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
Student Population
Total 5,549 students have enrolled to Cerro Coso Community College. By gender, there are 2,197 male and 3,352 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.66 to 1.
Cerro Coso Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,589 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 73 | 25 | 48 |
| Asian | 224 | 98 | 126 |
| Black or African American | 321 | 140 | 181 |
| Hispanic | 2,645 | 1,007 | 1,638 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 1,936 | 796 | 1,140 |
| Two or More Races | 317 | 113 | 204 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 20 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 5,549 | 2,197 | 3,352 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Cerro Coso Community College is 25% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $3,254 and 44% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 27% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,254 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 65 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 165 |