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.
Mission
Vision Statement
At Moorpark College, we encourage quality and believe our strengths have been and will continue to be people–their flexibility, their responsiveness, and their willingness to meet the needs of our students and community. We believe that building on these strengths provides an educational experience appropriate to the students' needs and within the College's mission.
Specifically, our actions and decisions are based on the following beliefs:
* We will provide the best services, programs and opportunities for students.
* We encourage creativity and innovation and we will try new ideas and new things.
* All students attending Moorpark College will receive the support they need to meet their individual educational goals.
* Students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions will receive up-to-date and accurate information to facilitate transfer.
* We will increase our responsiveness to business and industry in changing economic climates.
* We are an integral part of the community.
To best implement our actions and decisions, our internal working environment is based on the following beliefs:
* Shared governance is an accepted part of our decision-making process.
* We will strive to build greater trust, understanding, and cooperation between the other segments of the Ventura County Community College District and Moorpark College.
* We will provide all staff with support for professional development.
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.
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 134-acre 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 official 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, 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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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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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: |
$ 2,959 | 8% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 722 | 14% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,896 | 2% | |
Any Aid: |
17% |
