Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
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Tel: (805) 378-1400
www.moorparkcollege.edu
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  • As a public community college, Moorpark College offers programs and services accessible to the community. Drawing from a student-centered philosophy, Moorpark College creates learning environments that blend curriculum and services in providing to students.

School Highlights

Moorpark College serves 14,275 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

Moorpark College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 463 teachers has grown by 45% over five years.
Moorpark College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty463 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Moorpark College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 52:1 over five years.
The Moorpark College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment14,275 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:124:1
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# Full-Time Students5,269 students2,015 students
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# Part-Time Students9,006 students6,350 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
8%
12%
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% Hispanic
37%
47%
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% Black
2%
6%
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% White
42%
23%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score0.670.70
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College Completion Rate
38%
32%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$42,400$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,388 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,050 is less than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,388$1,997
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,050$7,123
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid55%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$9,608$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,902$6,000
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Moorpark College is located in the foothills between the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark. It is nestled on 134 acres. The college has been serving the citizens of the Ventura County since it opened in 1967 with a current enrollment of approximately 14,500 students. Moorpark College was established in 1963 by the Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District. Soon after, a 134-acre site on Moorpark's eastern city boundary was secured in a combination donation/purchase from the Strathearns, a local ranching family. Moorpark College offers an average of 1,500 sections a semester, with courses in 70 disciplines, lower division preparation in a wide variety of transfer majors for the Baccalaureate degree and additional programs which lead to designated Associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement. Moorpark College also offers numerous Occupational Majors in areas geared to local and national employment needs and trends. Moorpark College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 569-9177, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Moorpark College is College of the Canyons (16.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • College of the Canyons
    Public
    19,089 students | 16.70 Mi26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
    Santa Clarita, CA 91355
    (661) 259-7800     16.7019,089
  • Los Angeles Pierce College
    Public
    18,765 students | 17.10 Mi6201 Winnetka Ave
    Woodland Hills, CA 91371
    (818) 719-6401     17.1018,765
  • Oxnard College
    Public
    7,464 students | 20.50 Mi4000 S Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93033
    (805) 986-5800     20.507,464
  • California Aeronautical University
    Private for-profit
    230 students | 22.50 Mi1450 Boughton Drive
    Bakersfield, CA 93308
    (661) 615-5915     22.50230
  • Ventura College
    Public
    12,696 students | 22.70 Mi4667 Telegraph Rd
    Ventura, CA 93003
    (805) 654-6400     22.7012,696
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 14,275 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,388
  • Out-state tuition: $7,050
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
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Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,997 per year for in-state students and $7,123 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,060 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in California is Berkeley City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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