Orange Coast College

www.orangecoastcollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$6,836

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

16,779

37.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44%

1,012 Graduates

About

Orange Coast College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Orange Coast College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,807 degrees awarded), HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (33 degrees), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (31 degrees).

In 2021, 5,030 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Orange Coast College. 56% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,533 degrees), 1.15 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,330 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Orange Coast College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Orange Coast College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,836.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Orange Coast College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Orange Coast College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Orange Coast College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Orange Coast College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,836

2021 Value

5.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Orange Coast College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,836. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Orange Coast College grew by 5.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Orange Coast College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,669

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Orange Coast College was of $16,669 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 20.7% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 43.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Orange Coast College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Orange Coast College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.96% with respect to 2020, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Orange Coast College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Orange Coast College was 3.89%, which represents 16 out of the 411 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Orange Coast College had a total enrollment of 16,779 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Orange Coast College is 6,224 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,555. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Orange Coast College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Orange Coast College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 34% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 22.4% Asian, 5.07% Two or More Races, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Orange Coast College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and White Female (13.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Orange Coast College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,779 students. The full-time enrollment at Orange Coast College is 6,224 and the part-time enrollment is 10,555. This means that 37.1% of students enrolled at Orange Coast College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Orange Coast College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Orange Coast College was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Orange Coast College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Orange Coast College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
5,705 enrolled students
White
5,039 enrolled students
Asian
3,762 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Orange Coast College is 34% Hispanic or Latino, 30% White, 22.4% Asian, 5.07% Two or More Races, 1.71% Black or African American, 0.292% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.262% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 181 students (1.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 606 more women than men received degrees from Orange Coast College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Orange Coast College is white (1,533 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1330 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Orange Coast College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,807 degrees awarded), followed by HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (33 degrees) and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (31 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Orange Coast College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,218 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (38 degrees), and Physical Sciences (104 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange Coast College are Elementary & middle school teachers (117,409 people), Other managers (110,409 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (97,443 people), Postsecondary teachers (93,124 people), and Physicians (69,216 people).

The most specialized majors at Orange Coast College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,218 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (38 degrees), Physical Sciences (104 degrees), Communication Technologies (26 degrees), and Human Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange Coast College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Orange Coast College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,218 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (38 degrees), Physical Sciences (104 degrees), Communication Technologies (26 degrees), and Human Sciences (93 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Orange Coast College are Elementary & secondary schools (238,862 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (184,737 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (173,939 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (109,970 people), and Computer Systems Design (82,151 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Orange Coast College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
411 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
356 degrees awarded
General Psychology
174 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Orange Coast College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 411 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Orange Coast College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,212

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,818

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,212 degrees were awarded to men at Orange Coast College, which is 0.785 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,818).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Orange Coast College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 904 degrees were awarded to men at Orange Coast College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.688 times less than the 1314 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1314 degrees were awarded to men at Orange Coast College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.45 times more than the 904 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from Orange Coast College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Orange Coast College is Female and Asian (60.2% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.494% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,533 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,330 degrees awarded
Asian
1,284 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Orange Coast College is white (1,533 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1330 degrees).

0.895% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
827 degrees awarded
White Female
809 degrees awarded
White Male
724 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Orange Coast College is hispanic or latino female (827 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (809 degrees).

Operations

Orange Coast College has an endowment valued at nearly $43.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.9M (15.8%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Orange Coast College had a total salary expenditure of 192M. Orange Coast College employs 258 Instructors. Most academics at Orange Coast College are Female Instructor (133), and Male Instructor (125).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange Coast College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 132 employees, Service, with 78 employees, and Management with 56 employees.

Endowment

$43.8M

2021 Endowment

40.1%

growth from 2020

Orange Coast College has an endowment valued at about $43.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Orange Coast College grew 40.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.5M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Orange Coast College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14.9M - Federal
$37.3M - State
$4.84M - Local

As of 2021, Orange Coast College received $14.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $37.3M from state grants and contracts, and $4.84M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$71.2M

2021 Salaries

8.73%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Orange Coast College paid a median of $71.2M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($192M) and a 8.73% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.3M

Instructional Salaries

258

Number of Employees

In 2021, Orange Coast College paid a total of $30.3M to 258 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

258 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

132 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Orange Coast College was Instructor with 258 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Orange Coast College were Office and Administrative Support with 132 employees, Service with 78 employees, and Management with 56 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Orange Coast College was Female Instructor with 133 employees, and Male Instructor with 125 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Orange Coast College.