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Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CAPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$7,203
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
16.1K
Students
Large campus body
$35,739
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Orange Coast College is a public institution located in the city setting of Costa Mesa, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 16.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
16.1K (Large)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,682
Earnings 5yr: $79,182
Debt: $11,000
Engineering, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,237
Earnings 5yr: $58,298
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,193
Earnings 5yr: $53,747
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,829
Earnings 5yr: $45,040
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,454
Earnings 5yr: $44,010
Debt: $6,955
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,701
Earnings 5yr: $46,401
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,152
Earnings 5yr: $38,413
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,560
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $48,445
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,468
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Apparel and Textiles.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,203
In-State Tuition$1,392
Out-of-State Tuition$11,640
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

24%
Pell Grants
2%
Take Loans
49%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$35,739
+32% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,348

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,175
Est. Monthly Payment
$67/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
62%
Avg Family Income
$22,636
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