Orange Coast College
- 2 Year
- COSTA MESA, CA
Community College
California Community Colleges
Orange Coast College
- grade BOverall Grade
- 2 Year
- COSTA MESA, CA
- Rating 3.9 out of 5 1,170 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A
- Safetygrade B+
- Student Lifegrade A
- Locationgrade A+
About
From Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College is one of the nation’s top transfer schools offering thousands of students opportunities to transfer to universities and private colleges within California and across the nation. OCC features exceptional facilities and the latest in technology, offers more than 135 academic and career programs, and the opportunity to reach your educational goals at an affordable price. Come join us!
Explore a range of academic and career paths designed to fuel your curiosity and imagination. We offer more than 135 academic and career programs, and the opportunity to reach your educational goals. Find out which one is right for you! We have classes during fall, winter, spring, and summer and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Orange Coast College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Application Deadline
No data available
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$6,499 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$4,519 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
64%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
25:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 141 responses40%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 148 responses68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 147 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities2,218 Graduates
- Business387 Graduates
- Computer Programming205 Graduates
- Psychology174 Graduates
- Natural Sciences149 Graduates
- Communications140 Graduates
- Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping94 Graduates
- Chemistry81 Graduates
- Computer Science66 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)65 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,488 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
11,637
Undergrads Over 25
30%
Pell Grant
35%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Day Care Services
Yes
70%
of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 154 responses58%
of students highly rate the dining facilities. 159 responses55%
of students highly rate the performing arts facilities. 60 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
47%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
84%
National
83%no data--
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Rating 3.9 out of 5 1,170 reviews
I like the diversity of people in Orange Coast College. As an international student I can say that there are many other people from all over the world, and it's very interesting to learn from each other and share experiences. Moreover, OCC campus is amazing! You can find a beautiful calm place to study in the library, or to student center, and study together with someone if it's something that helps you concentrate. I really like communication studies department. All the professors there are great, and you will have a lot of fun studying! Definitely join speech ad debate team, it's one of the strongest in the US, they won national competitions several times. Even if you think that it's something you're not interested in, my honest advice, just go to one meeting and see for yourself.
I transferred into OCC my sophomore year. I used to think that community college was not as good of an education. I was wrong. The professors are amazing (I used rate my professors) and I love the wide range of classes I could take. It was overall a great experience! I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to finish on track with when I wanted to graduate but I finished in a year. I’d definitely check it out, don’t overwrite it like I did.
Orange coast college is a beautiful institution that has shaped educational journey in more ways than one. With so many resources and friendly staff, it's hard not be grateful for all the opportunity the school has given me. One thing that they need to improve however is their organization when it comes to planning academic path and plan for students. I spent a long time studying here and if it wasn't for the misguided advice I got from on campus counselors I would have graduated a long time ago. I spent a lot of wasted time taking unnecessary classes and although I learned a lot this definitely was way longer than I anticipated. But overall Im grateful that it's now coming to a close, and I am thankful for my time at OCC.