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 15,924 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,138 is less than the state average of $1,238. 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 $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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?
Cypress College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
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