- Oxnard College is a public community college in Oxnard, California, United States. Established in 1975 by the Ventura County Community College District, it serves the Oxnard Plain cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme. Oxnard College offers both degrees and certificates in 26 different fields.
School Highlights
Oxnard College serves 7,361 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 7,361 students
- In-state tuition: $1,388
- Out-state tuition: $7,050
- Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Oxnard College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 160 teachers has declined by 38% over five years.
Oxnard College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
160 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oxnard College has grown by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has increased from 29:1 over five years.
The Oxnard College diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 35% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,361 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,735 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5,626 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
412 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,735 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,626 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
69%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,900
$34,700
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 $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,388
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$6,577
Tuition Notes
$46.00 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oxnard College cost?
Oxnard College's tuition is approximately $1,388 for In-State students and $7,050 for Out-State students.
What schools are Oxnard College often compared to?
Oxnard Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Ventura College by visitors of our site.
What is Oxnard College's ranking?
Oxnard College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Oxnard College located?
Oxnard College is located in the College Park neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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