Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
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Tel: (805) 378-1400
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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 13,880 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Moorpark College is one of 4 community colleges within Ventura County, CA.
The nearest community college to Moorpark College is College of the Canyons (16.7 miles away).

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 265 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Moorpark College(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty265 staff97 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Moorpark College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Moorpark College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment13,880 students7,516 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio52:144:1
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# Full-Time Students5,586 students1,613 students
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# Part-Time Students8,294 students5,903 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
8%
13%
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% Hispanic
25%
37%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
58%
32%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.590.73
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College Completion Rate
36%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$42,400$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $1,388 is less than the state average of $1,636. 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 $6,797. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,388$1,636
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,050$6,797
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid43%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,625$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,250$5,500
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Source: 2016 (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
    17,148 students | 16.70 Mi26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd
    Valencia,  CA  91355
    (661) 259-7800     16.7017,148
  • Los Angeles Pierce College
    Public
    21,034 students | 17.10 Mi6201 Winnetka Ave
    Woodland Hills,  CA  91371
    (818) 719-6401     17.1021,034
  • Oxnard College
    Public
    7,148 students | 20.50 Mi4000 S Rose Ave
    Oxnard,  CA  93033
    (805) 986-5800     20.507,148
  • Santa Barbara Business College-Ventura
    Private, for profit
    420 students | 22.50 Mi4839 Market Street
    Ventura,  CA  93003
    (805) 339-2999     22.50420
  • Ventura College
    Public
    12,928 students | 22.70 Mi4667 Telegraph Rd
    Ventura,  CA  93003
    (805) 654-6400     22.7012,928
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked CA Community College: View Top Placements
  • Students: 13,880 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,388
  • Out-state tuition: $7,050
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
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The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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