- Lemoore College, previously West Hills College Lemoor, is a public community college in Lemoore, California. It was built in 2002 and serves students in the San Joaquin Valley. In addition, classes are offered at Lemoore Naval Air Station. Lemoore College is part of West Hills Community College District.
School Highlights
Lemoore College serves 4,404 students (32% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,404 students
- In-state tuition: $1,380
- Out-state tuition: $9,000
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lemoore College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Lemoore College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
80 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lemoore College has grown by 12% over five years.
The Lemoore College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,404 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
55:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,427 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
2,977 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,404 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,427 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,977 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
69%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,000 is more than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,000
$6,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,745
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lemoore College cost?
Lemoore College's tuition is approximately $1,380 for In-State students and $9,000 for Out-State students.
What is Lemoore College's ranking?
Lemoore College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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