Cypress College

9200 Valley View
Cypress, CA 90630
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 15,924 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,138
  • Out-state tuition: $6,226
  • Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Cypress College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 385 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Cypress College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
385 staff
72 staff

Student Body

The student population of Cypress College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 27:1 over five years.
The Cypress College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
15,924 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
5,872 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
10,052 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
15,924 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,872 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,052 students
5,816 students
% Asian
24%
12%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
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)
34%
43%
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 $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,138
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,226
$6,577
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit (Waived for CCPG recipients)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,394
$6,272
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 15,924 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,138
  • Out-state tuition: $6,226
  • Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 88%
  • Source: Verified school update

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