Outcomes at Orange Coast
Graduation Rate
47.60%
Transfer-out Rate
12.08%
Retention Rate
74.00%
The graduation rate at Orange Coast College is 47.60% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. 1,032 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,168 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 37.30%.
The transfer-out rate is 12.08% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California. The retention rate (full-time students) is 74% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in California.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Orange Coast College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Orange Coast College. 1,032 students have completed and 262 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 207 students still enrolled and 667 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,168 | 1,070 | 1,098 |
| Completers | 1,032 (47.60%) | 496 (46.36%) | 536 (48.82%) |
| Transfer-out | 262 (12.08%) | 135 (12.62%) | 127 (11.57%) |
| Still Enrolled | 207 (9.55%) | 93 (8.69%) | 114 (10.38%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 667 (30.77%) | 346 (32.34%) | 321 (29.23%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 19 students have completed in 2 years and additional 31 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 1,032 (47.60%) |
496 (46.36%) |
536 (48.82%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 31 (1.43%) |
12 (1.12%) |
19 (1.73%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 1,001 (46.17%) |
484 (45.23%) |
517 (47.09%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 362 (16.70%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 19 (0.88%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 343 (15.82%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.60% (1,032/2,168) | 46.36% (496/1,070) | 48.82% (536/1,098) |
| Asian | 62.48% (328/525) | 58.96% (148/251) | 65.69% (180/274) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 27.27% (9/33) | 21.43% (3/14) | 31.58% (6/19) |
| Hispanic | 37.52% (239/637) | 38.75% (112/289) | 36.49% (127/348) |
| White | 49.59% (300/605) | 47.45% (158/333) | 52.21% (142/272) |
| Two or More Race | 48.09% (63/131) | 51.72% (30/58) | 45.21% (33/73) |
| Unknown | 77.78% (7/9) | 60.00% (3/5) | 100.00% (4/4) |