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 13,406 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 95%.
The student population of Cypress College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Cypress College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
13,406 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
4,559 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
8,847 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
967 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,559 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,847 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
25%
13%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
49%
46%
% White
5%
5%
% Hawaiian
14%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.67
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)
0.3281%
0.4884%
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 $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,226
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,394
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (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?
Cypress College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
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