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Moorpark College

7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021

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Moorpark College School Description

Moorpark College opened September 11, 1967, with 2,500 students. The campus is located at the eastern edge of the city of Moorpark. MC is one of the most beautiful community colleges in California. The 150-acre campus is a short drive from the Thousand Oaks/Agoura Hills areas and is situated near the city of Simi Valley. It includes 15 buildings, a football stadium, track, other athletic facilities, an exotic animal compound, and an observatory. Moorpark College is one of the three colleges in the Ventura County Community College District, and part of the California Community College system of 109 community colleges. MC offers two semesters throughout the year (Fall and Spring) in addition to a summer session (May through August).

The Moorpark College student body includes approximately 15,000 students ranging in age from about 11 to over 70, with most of the students between 18 and 30 years old. 55% are women and 45% are men, while 65% attend during the daytime and 35% in the evening. 38% carry less than six units and 33% carry 12 or more units. Minorities make up over 18% of the students. Approximately 150 foreign students from 52 different countries are enrolled at Moorpark College.

As a public community college, Moorpark College offers programs and services accessible to the community. Drawing from a student-centered philosophy, Moorpark College creates learning environments that blend curriculum and services in providing to students:

* Introductions to the broad areas of human knowledge and understanding;
* Courses required for university transfer and career preparation or advancement;
* Skills in critical thinking, writing, reading, speaking, listening, and computing;
* Exposure to the values of diversity locally, nationally, and internationally;
* Extracurricular activities that promote campus community involvement and personal development;
* Preparation for the challenges and responsibilities of life and change in a free society and the global community.

The college is truly a model of what a community college should be--an institution meeting the educational and cultural needs of the community it serves.

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Moorpark College

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Moorpark College is a California-state funded community college located on a 134-acre (542,000 m²) property reclining on a hill in Moorpark, a town in Ventura County, California. It was established in 1967 and as of 2006, had an enrollment of 14,360 students and 175 full-time faculty members.

History

The Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District established Moorpark College in 1967. In addition to the last already help by the District, Moorpark College expanded into a parcel of land on Moorpark's eastern boundary, donated by a local ranching family, the Strathearns.

In 1965, the citizens of Ventura County passed a bond for 8 million dollars to build the first part of the college. Construction of the administration, science, technology, gymnasium, and Maintenance buildings, and the Library and Campus Center. began in 1966.

Moorpark College officially opened on September 11, 1967. The College's first president, Dr. John Collins, welcomed almost 1,400 students and 50 faculty members.

Dr. Robert Lombardi became the College's second president in 1971. Under his direction, enrollment doubled, and the college added emphasis on preparing students to transfer to four-year schools.

Dr. Ray Hearon is thus far the longest-serving president, in office from 1974 to 1989. In 1980, the Moorpark College Foundation was formed to fund construction of an athletic stadium, amphitheater, and observatory. The 4,000 seat stadium, completed in 1985, was named after Paul Griffin Jr., a major benefactor. In 1987, the Charles Temple Observatory, the only public observatory in Ventura County, and Carlsberg Amphitheater were dedicated at the college's 20th anniversary celebration.

The nearby Oxnard College solicited Moorpark's help in establishing a Camarillo Center, located on California State University, Channel Islands' campus.

In 2000, a high school for juniors and seniors opened on the college campus, called High School at Moorpark College (separate from Moorpark High School). The first class to graduate in 2001 numbered 25.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
60%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 5,894
Students Receiving Aid:
18%
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Moorpark College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Moorpark College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 60%
Part-Time 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 61%
Hispanic 15%
Other 13%
Asian 9%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Moorpark College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 644 $ 5,894  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 600 $ 5,850  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 44 $ 44  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,030 8%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 825 16%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,245 2%  
Any Aid:
   18%  

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tom
tom

Question: Transfer credits from Moorpark College to UCSB?

My son plans to transfer to UCSB from Moorpark College. He plans to take two Organic Chem classes (total of 10 semester units). Does he have to take more class for his Bachelor Degree in BioChem? Are these two classes equivalent to Chem 109A, 109B, and 109C at UCSB?
15 months ago
George G
George G

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collegefinder.my-age.net - try this site. It has info about getting into UCs, tips to apply and grades requirements.
sealover!all*for*the*animals
sealove...

Question: could i get a bachelors degree at moorpark college?

on there site they said i can get any associates degree but what about bachelors also, moorpark has amazing animals and future animal trainers wanna go there and yet they have sports things and stuff is it normal college but with animals ? and what classes can i take?
19 months ago
Heather H
Heath...

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Moorpark college is a community college. Most community college don't offer higher than associates degree. People go to community college becuase they are less expensive than the larger colleges and universities. The students take care of the general edu requirements of a higher degree then transfer to another college/university. The EATM program is just one degrees that the colleges offer. It's just a normal community college that also offers an excellent animal training program. For classes offered, course descriptions, degrees, and degree requirements check out their College Catalog. http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/apply_and_enroll/college_catalog/index.shtml Moorpark College should be able to help you with your transfer and or getting a job after school. See FAQ 7 & 16. http://www.moorparkcollege.edu/current_students/teaching_zoo/FAQs.shtml Add: Though you might like this. It might be somewhere you'd like to transfer to. But there are a lot more colleges out there that offer the same degree and higher. Cal Poly,San Luis Obispo BS ANIMAL SCIENCE http://animalscience.calpoly.edu/areas_of_study/zoo/careers.asp http://www.calpoly.edu/~acadprog/ http://www.calpoly.edu/~acadprog/2007depts/cagr/asci_dept/asci.pdf
deja
deja

Question: im planning to attend moorpark college in moorpark ca and i cant find an affordable place to live?

i live in ohio now and i pay $450 for a 3.5 bedroom upstairs downstairs attic basement duplex. is there anything around that in this area or any nearby cities that arent too hood and reasonably priced? i cant go to school and afford that but i really want to go to school?
24 months ago
Jen
Jen

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California does not have the same rental costs as Ohio. An apartment runs no less than $700 for a one bedroom in that area that I have found. The farther away you go, the more expense it tends to get too. Sorry to be the one to break that news to you.
Cooger
Cooger

Question: Im going to Moorpark college this year, & I dont know what first classes I need to take/ I plan transfer 4year

I plan to later transfer to a four year school. I hear it was a lot cheaper also go to a community college first. I know I need transferable credits, what should I do?
31 months ago
Carborane
Carbo...

Best Answer

Talk to your counselors, they know what credits you need. I started in community college, it is a lot cheaper. You probably should take the relatively easy courses to bring your GPA up first, then increase difficulty gradually. And don't rush to take too many courses at one time. Since the cost is lower, you can take longer time to complete the curriculum before transferring. You need to make sure the GPA and quality is good before going to university. It will be a lot more competitive in 4-year college.

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