- 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 19,526 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 19,526 students
- In-state tuition: $1,388
- Out-state tuition: $7,050
- Student:teacher ratio: 42:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
463 staff
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Moorpark College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Moorpark College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
19,526 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
4,725 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
14,801 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,725 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14,801 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
36%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,400
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,388 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 $7,050 is more than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,388
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$6,779
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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