Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Costa Mesa, CA. It offers 204 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 17,096 students attended Orange Coast College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 257 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 475 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 581 (full-time) and 482 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Orange Coast College is 48% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 74% at the school.
| Student Population | 17,096 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 732 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Orange Coast College is $11,640
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,012 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,640 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,012 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Orange Coast College offers 101 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, 2,715 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 54 | 0 | 719 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 45 | 0 | 1,962 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 34 |
| Total | 101 | 0 | 2,715 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Orange Coast College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 2,715 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 719 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 1,962 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 34 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 34 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 17,096 students have enrolled into Orange Coast College. By gender, 8,458 male and 8,638 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,946 White (28.93%), 268 Black/African American (1.57%), 6,398 Hispanic (37.42%), 3,463 Asian (20.26%), and 8,377 students with other races. 806 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 17,096 | 8,458 | 8,638 |
| American Indian/Native American | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Asian | 3,463 | 1,815 | 1,648 |
| Black/African American | 268 | 125 | 143 |
| Hispanic | 6,398 | 2,896 | 3,502 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| White | 4,946 | 2,546 | 2,400 |
| Two More | 961 | 483 | 478 |
| Un-Known | 177 | 92 | 85 |
| Non-resident Alien | 806 | 459 | 347 |
Directory Information
- 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA
- 714-432-5072
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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