- ProfessorsB-
- ValueC+
- DiversityA-
- SafetyB
- Student LifeA-
- LocationA-
Orange Coast College is ...
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Athletic Division
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Cost
Net Price
$10,486/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
32:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 81%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.134 responses
- 34%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.125 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.124 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
1,901 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
350 GraduatesCommunications
167 GraduatesPsychology
142 GraduatesCulinary Arts and Food Service
93 GraduatesBiological and Physical Sciences
91 GraduatesMachinist
72 GraduatesMathematics & Statistics
69 GraduatesBiology
66 GraduatesChemistry
59 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,726Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
6%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,800/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
48%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
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Orange Coast College Reviews
882 reviews
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My experience with Orange Coast College was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life now that I look back to those years. This school took time for its students and the staff was always available to help. I now moved onto university and noticed a huge difference in the way students are treated compared to Orange Coast College. As a community college, there is much to experience with historic value. Modern art buildings, a beautiful modernized library with many opportunities, and not to mention, a Starbucks! Orange Coast college also offered amazing classes that helped me learn a little about what options I had to choose as a career if I was uncertain. Three years later and I still want to go back to the library to read, work in quiet peace, and to take more classes. Orange Coast College is what many think of a "Californian Orange County" typical community college. It is, and it is fun; anyone who attends will enjoy their school and learning opportunities at the college.
As an international student, it has been a pretty good experience for me. OCC is very diverse, it is located in a very safe place and only 20 minutes away from the Beach. The professors, staff, students -- everyone is very friendly, helpful and are always there for you. I thought I would have difficulty with studying and being away from home but I was wrong. I do very well in my academics while having a good social life and enjoying the college!
OCC is a good community college, however, it has some drawbacks. Professors are a hit, or miss. You'll find some courses that have awesome instructors and some like economics, history and higher math classes can be a headache; especially if you register too late for a good teacher and have to deal with 20-40 people on the waiting list. Additionally, there is an issue with professors talking politics and siding with students. This college is really just about going to class and going back home afterwards. Food, Internet and Social life are just meh. Counselors only know about CSU and won't be helpful for most anything else. The Honors Program is pretty cool, although I find it a bit stupid that you need to get two recommendations and a written essay to join.