Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Costa Mesa, CA. It offers 200 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1952 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 16,614 students attended Orange Coast College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 264 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 468 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 616 (full-time) and 478 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Orange Coast College is 45% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 70% at the school.
| Student Population | 16,614 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Number of Faculty | 732 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Orange Coast College is $9,992
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,069 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,992 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $5,069 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Orange Coast College offers 98 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 2,629 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 51 | 0 | 502 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 45 | 0 | 2,097 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 30 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 2,629 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Orange Coast College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,629 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 502 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 2,097 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 30 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 27 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 30 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 16,614 students have enrolled into Orange Coast College. By gender, 8,351 male and 8,263 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,829 White (29.07%), 289 Black/African American (1.74%), 5,917 Hispanic (35.61%), 3,633 Asian (21.87%), and 7,820 students with other races. 840 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,614 | 8,351 | 8,263 |
| American Indian/Native American | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Asian | 3,633 | 1,916 | 1,717 |
| Black/African American | 289 | 146 | 143 |
| Hispanic | 5,917 | 2,723 | 3,194 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| White | 4,829 | 2,541 | 2,288 |
| Two More | 871 | 438 | 433 |
| Un-Known | 148 | 80 | 68 |
| Non-resident Alien | 840 | 462 | 378 |
Directory Information
- 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
- 714-432-5072
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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