Orange Coast College
- 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 20,042 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is same as the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 20,042 students
- In-state tuition: $1,288
- Out-state tuition: $7,728
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Orange Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 836 teachers has grown by 66% over five years.
Orange Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
836 staff
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Orange Coast College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 53:1 over five years.
The Orange Coast College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
20,042 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
7,833 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
12,209 students
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
12%
% Hispanic
35%
47%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
29%
23%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
6%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.70
College Completion Rate
41%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,600
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,288 is less than the state average of $1,997. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,728 is more than the state average of $7,123. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,288
$1,997
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,728
$7,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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
The nearest community college to Orange Coast College is Pacific College (2.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Pacific College
Private for-profit
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
2.3 miles
| 255 students
11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
3.2 miles
| 23,192 students
Stanbridge University
Private for-profit
2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107
Irvine, CA 92612
(888) 789-6208
Irvine, CA 92612
(888) 789-6208
3.2 miles
| 1,364 students
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Private for-profit
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
3.7 miles
| 64 students
Santa Ana College
Public
1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714) 564-6000
6.2 miles
| 27,052 students
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