Orange Coast College
Tel:
(714)432-5072
- Orange Coast College enhances student learning by providing exemplary programs leading to the Associate of Arts degree, transfer to other institutions of higher education, occupational certificates, and continuous workforce improvement, as well as quality instruction in basic skills and English as a Second Language. Additionally, the college is a partner in contributing to the economic vitality of the community and to serving the community’s diverse needs for lifelong learning.
School Highlights
- Orange Coast College serves 21,775 students (39% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Orange Coast College is one of 17 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Orange Coast College is Pacific College (2.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Orange Coast College places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 410 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
| Orange Coast College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 410 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 21,775 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 53:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 8,589 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 13,186 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 24%
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13%
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| % Hispanic | 26%
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37%
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| % Black | 1%
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7%
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| % White | 36%
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32%
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| % Two or more races | 3%
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3%
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| % Non Resident races | 5%
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3%
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| % Unknown races | 5%
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5%
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| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 39%
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29%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,600 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Orange Coast College, located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, was founded in 1948 with an opening day enrollment of 500 students. In the years since, it has grown into one of the nation's largest and finest community colleges, enrolling more than 28,000 students each semester. Featuring exceptional facilities and the latest in computer and high-tech equipment, OCC offers more than 130 academic and career programs, including one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed public nautical programs. Nearly half the students on campus are enrolled in one of OCC's career and technical programs. Orange Coast College ranks first out of Orange Counties nine community colleges in the number of students it transfers to the University of California and California State University systems. Over the past decade, nearly 16,000 OCC students have transferred to UC and CSU campuses. OCC is a leader in transferring students to four-year universities, and nearly half of our students are enrolled in two-year career and technical programs. Orange Coast is well known for rigorously preparing students for successful transfer to the University of California, California State University, and other four-year colleges and universities. Orange Coast College enhances student learning by providing exemplary programs leading to the Associate of Arts degree, transfer to other institutions of higher education, occupational certificates, and continuous workforce improvement, as well as quality instruction in basic skills and English as a Second Language. Additionally, the college is a partner in contributing to the economic vitality of the community and to serving the community's diverse needs for lifelong learning. Just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, Orange Coast College ranks as one of America's largest single-campus community colleges. More than 27,000 students enroll in classes on our beautiful 164-acre campus each semester. The college is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Nearby Schools
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The nearest community college to Orange Coast College is Pacific College (2.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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Pacific CollegePrivate, for profit274 students | 2.30 Mi3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)662-4402 2.30274 -
11,313 students | 3.20 Mi11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)546-7600 3.2011,313 -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange CountyPrivate, for profit156 students | 3.70 Mi17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949)851-6200 3.70156 -
Career College of CaliforniaPrivate, for profit194 students | 5.90 Mi201 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)586-5775 5.90194 -
Santa Ana CollegePublic29,590 students | 6.20 Mi1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714)564-6000 6.2029,590
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