Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 12,709 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 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%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12,709 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,388
  • Out-state tuition: $7,050
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 463 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Moorpark College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
463 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Moorpark College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five years.
The Moorpark 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
12,709 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,254 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,455 students
4,931 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
948 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,254 students
813 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,455 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
13%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
n/a
1%
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% Black
38%
46%
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% White
5%
5%
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% Hawaiian
42%
24%
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4374%
0.4179%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,400
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,388 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 $7,050 is more than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,388
$1,236
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$6,547
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Moorpark College cost?
Moorpark College's tuition is approximately $1,388 for In-State students and $7,050 for Out-State students.
What is Moorpark College's ranking?
Moorpark College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 12,709 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,388
  • Out-state tuition: $7,050
  • Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,236 per year for in-state students and $6,547 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $20,392 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 81%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in California is International Academy of Design and Technology-Sacramento. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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