The mission of Ventura College is: to offer academic and vocational programs leading to the completion of associate degrees or certificates; to prepare students to transfer to four-year colleges and universities; to provide remediation to those who need to improve their basic skills; to support the state and region’s economic viability through workforce development; and to provide continuing education opportunities that enhance personal growth and life enrichment.
The college serves high school graduates and others who are able to benefit from the academic and vocational opportunities it offers. Courses are provided using both traditional and distance learning delivery systems.
The faculty and staff of Ventura College are committed to student success and strive to create an environment of continuous improvement through the establishment of measurable and/or observable student learning outcomes that can be used to assess student performance, improve instructional and service delivery, and guide institutional decision-making.
Ventura College is a California-state funded community college located in Ventura, California. Established in 1925, the college has a 112-acre campus with an enrollment of 13,000 students. The college is part of the Ventura County Community College District.
Ventura College was originally located at the current site of Cabrillo Middle School. This site was destroyed by fire in 1951.
According to its website Ventura College transfers more students than most California Community Colleges. It is among the top 25% of all California Community Colleges transferring students to the UC and CSU systems.
It's top UC feeders include Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Cruz, and Berkeley. It's top CSU feeders include Channel Islands, Chico, Long Beach, Northridge, San Diego, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 818 | $ 5,468 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 780 | $ 5,430 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 37 | $ 37 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,913 | 21% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 701 | 39% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,867 | 4% | |
Any Aid: |
41% |
