Orange Coast College
- 2 Year
- COSTA MESA, CA
Community College
Orange Coast College
- grade BOverall Grade
- 2 Year
- COSTA MESA, CA
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,156 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Safetygrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Locationgrade A+
About
From Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College is one of the nation’s top transfer schools offering thousands of students opportunities to transfer to universities and private colleges within California and across the nation. OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest in technology, offers more than 135 academic and career programs, and the opportunity to reach your educational goals at an affordable price. Come join us!
Explore a range of academic and career paths designed to fuel your curiosity and imagination. We offer more than 135 academic and career programs, and the opportunity to reach your educational goals. Find out which one is right for you! We have classes during fall, winter, spring, and summer and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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Orange Coast College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
No data available
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
No data available
High School GPA
No data available
Accepts Common App
No data available
Cost
Net Price
$6,836 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,141 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
69%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
23:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 138 responses39%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 145 responses69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 144 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities2,218 Graduates
- Business387 Graduates
- Computer Programming205 Graduates
- Psychology174 Graduates
- Natural Sciences149 Graduates
- Communications140 Graduates
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping94 Graduates
- Chemistry81 Graduates
- Computer Science66 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)65 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,224 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
10,555
Undergrads Over 25
29%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Day Care Services
Yes
71%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 151 responses59%
of students highly rate the dining facilities. 156 responses56%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities. 57 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%no data--
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Rating 3.89 out of 5 1,156 reviews
OCC is one of the biggest and, arguably, one of the best community colleges in the nation. They boast a large variety of majors and programs for students to explore. My experience with the counselors have been amazing, as they helped me complete the credits I needed for transfer and discover the right major for me. As a two-year college, the classes offered are mostly lower division general education classes. OCC offers an associates degree or certification for almost every major available. The facilities on campus are well maintained with brand new buildings across campus, including the college center, student union, literature & language building, and (my favorite) the planetarium. You’ll be able to meet and learn along side a diverse population of students coming to study from across the country and the world. With a beautiful campus, a large variety of majors, and amazing staff, I couldn’t recommend OCC more!
Orange Coast College is one of the nation’s top transfer schools offering thousands of students opportunities to transfer to universities and private colleges within California and across the nation. OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest in technology, offers more than 135 academic and career programs, and the opportunity to reach your educational goals at an affordable price. Come join us! It's cooler at the Coast!
Orange Coast College has a proven track record of getting students to the next level. OCC is one of the top community colleges in Orange County for most students transferring to UC and Cal State universities combined!
Tuition at Orange Coast College is set by the state. Compared to four-year schools, it's easy to see why OCC is always a smart choice - the College offers a quality education at an affordable price.
Orange Coast College has a proven track record of getting students to the next level. OCC is one of the top community colleges in Orange County for most students transferring to UC and Cal State universities combined!
Tuition at Orange Coast College is set by the state. Compared to four-year schools, it's easy to see why OCC is always a smart choice - the College offers a quality education at an affordable price.
For being a community college I truly felt a connection with the school. I first started online when quarantine was implemented, and I will say it was quite difficult to navigate the courses and canvas. As much as I disliked breakout rooms, I did enjoy speaking to my classmates and creating friendships. The counselors were very helpful, they helped me narrow down my strengths. My professors were very insightful. Many were worldly: exploring Britain, touring medieval ruins, and rummaging through ancient texts. I will say I felt a greater connection with my English professors who actually inspired me to become an English Major. The professors and Counselors at Orange Coast College do care about their students and they all worked to support my journey. There were instances of cars being broken into or suspicious activity, but Costa Mesa PD was always there to survey the area and the security would make a few rounds in every parking lot. I never felt unsafe walking to my car.