OCC Description
Orange Coast College is located in Costa Mesa, California, just inland from the beautiful beaches of Newport and Balboa. This community college offers exceptional academic and vocational opportunities for students wishing to get ahead.
Associate’s programs are offered in a wide range of disciplines, from Business and Health Sciences to Mathematics and Behavioral Sciences. Students who are interested in transferring to a four-year university can choose to earn an associate’s in one of the many available concentrations, or in general studies.
Vocational certificate programs are also available for those looking to dive into the job market with valuable skills. Students can earn certificates in a long list of studies, from Costume Careers and Aviation Pilot Training to Entertainment Film and Interior Design. The impressive list of career-specific certificates reflects the unique demands of the Southern California job market.
Student life activities help students stay engaged on campus and in their studies. Students can participate in student organizations, the student newspaper, student government, athletic teams, and much more.
Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many student services available to them. Distance learning, academic workshops, a career center, counseling, child care, and academic advising are available to help students succeed. Financial aid is available to eligible students to help them cover the cost of tuition.
Orange Coast College is dedicated to providing stellar academic support and promising vocational training to help every student succeed.
Quick Facts about Orange Coast College
Location
Southwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Pirate
Nickname
OCC
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
Parking Permit Required
Yes
Selectivity
Open Admissions
In-State Tuition
$926
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,610
Retention Rate
77%
Enrollment
24,742
Year Established
1947
OCC Students
- Total Students
- 24,742
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 0%
- Part-Time
- 100%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 100%
- Out-of-State
- 0%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 24%
- Caucasian
- 44%
- Latino
- 22%
- Other
- 9%
Students State Origin
- California
- 100%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%
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