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Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a public community college in Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. It was founded in 1947, with its first classes opening in the fall of 1948. It provides Associate of Art and Associate of Science degrees, certificates of achievement, and lower-division classes transferable to other colleges and universities. The college enrolls approximately 24,000 undergraduate students. In terms of population size, Orange Coast College is the third-largest college in Orange County.

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Open

Acceptance

$7,203

Net price

16,091

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$7,203

Average net price

$1,392

In-state tuition

$11,640

Out-of-state tuition

$19,159

Room & board

$1,465

Books & supplies

$15,561

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$5,562
$30–48K
$6,354
$48–75K
$9,216
$75–110K
$11,890
$110K+
$13,862

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,348

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,739

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,757

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

16,091

Total enrollment

62%

Part-time

22

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women
50% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
37%
White
29%
Asian
21%
Two or more races
6%
Black
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Orange Coast College FAQ

Is Orange Coast College a public or private school?

Orange Coast College is a public institution located in Costa Mesa, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Orange Coast College?

Orange Coast College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Orange Coast College cost?

The average annual net price at Orange Coast College is $7,203 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,392 in-state and $11,640 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Orange Coast College?

About 48% of students at Orange Coast College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Orange Coast College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Orange Coast College students earn a median of $47,348 per year.

How many students attend Orange Coast College?

Orange Coast College enrolls about 16,091 students.

Campus

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