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Orange Coast College
Orange Coast College
COSTA MESA, CA . 2 Year 3.9
#621 in Best Colleges in America
2701 FAIRVIEW RD COSTA MESA, CA 92626

Overview

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a public community college located in Costa Mesa, California. It offers a wide variety of associate degree and certificate programs in fields such as arts, sciences, business, and health. Known for its commitment to student success and academic excellence, OCC provides a supportive learning environment with small class sizes and personalized instruction. The college also emphasizes experiential learning, offering numerous opportunities for internships and hands-on experiences. Beyond academics, OCC offers a vibrant campus life with various student organizations, athletic teams, and cultural events. It also provides comprehensive support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and tutoring, to foster student achievement and personal growth.

Rankings

  • 75

    #75 in Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America

  • 3

    #3 2 in Best Community Colleges in California

  • 101

    #101 in Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America

  • Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America 75 of 140
  • Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 101 of 405
  • Best Community Colleges in America 152 of 922

Academics

  • C+Professors
  • B Value
  • ADiversity
  • B+Safety
  • AStudent Life
  • A+Location

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    2,218 Graduates
  • Business
    387 Graduates
  • Computer Programming
    205 Graduates
  • Psychology
    174 Graduates
  • Natural Sciences
    149 Graduates
  • Communications
    140 Graduates
  • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
    94 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    81 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    66 Graduates
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
    65 Graduates

Admissions

  • Application Deadline
  • 100%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,141
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    69%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    49%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    84%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    6,224 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    10,555
  • Undergrads Over 25
    29%
  • Pell Grant
    34%
  • Varsity Athletes
    8%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    CCCAA

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