Cypress College enriches students'lives by providing high-quality education for transfer to four-year institutions, associate degrees, vocational training, and certificate coursework, as well as basic skills and opportunities for lifelong learning. The college is committed to promoting student learning and success, embracing diversity, contributing to the economic and social development of the surrounding community and being open to all qualified students pursuing their educational goals.
School Highlights
Cypress College serves 15,325 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
The student population of Cypress College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cypress College diversity score of 0.71 is equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,325 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
5,268 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
10,057 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
967 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,268 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,057 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
13%
% Hispanic
43%
45%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
17%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
6.63%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,138 is less than the state average of $2,083. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,226 is less than the state average of $7,122. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,226
$7,122
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,394
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The College is composed of twelve major instructional buildings
located on a 110-acre site. The campus buildings contain
conventional classrooms as well as laboratory facilities for
science, art, computer technology, photography, automotive
services, dental clinic, mortuary science, physical education and
other specialized programs. The Educational Services and Roosevelt
Center provide opportunities for students with disabilities to be
fully integrated into various college programs. In addition to our
fine academic and vocational programs, we offer many support
services to help students succeed: study skills classes, tutoring,
learning centers, counseling, financial aid, and health services,
to name a few. Students can also participate in student government
activities, special interest clubs, athletic teams, and fine arts
productions. Since its inception, the Cypress College Foundation
has raised nearly $3 million in support of the college. Over the
years that support has included student scholarships, book loans,
department grants, major equipment purchases, the comprehensive
renovation of the Mortuary Science building and more. Click here to
visit the Cypress College Foundation. Cypress, which offers seven
sports for women and six for men, has had a solid line-up of teams
and individual athletes who have excelled since the college first
opened its doors in 1966. In recent years, the baseball, softball,
women's soccer and women's basketball programs have taken center
stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cypress College cost?
Cypress College's tuition is approximately $1,138 for In-State students and $6,226 for Out-State students.
What is Cypress College's ranking?
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