- 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 5,929 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,929 students
- In-state tuition: $1,380
- Out-state tuition: $9,000
- Student:teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 171 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lemoore College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
171 staff
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Lemoore College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Lemoore College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,929 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,328 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
3,601 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
592 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,328 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,601 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
68%
47%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
17%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is less than the state average of $1,516. 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 $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,000
$6,779
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,745
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (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.
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