Cypress College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $9,312 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B+
81/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
13,992
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
23.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,730
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Cypress College ▼
26%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Cypress College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$43,533
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,285
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,000
Median debt at graduation
37.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
31.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 75th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
For parents & investors
The Cypress College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $1,082,909
Avg rent near campus: $2,967/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92845 (2.9% cap, Garden Grove)
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🏆 Where Cypress College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,680 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person37%
Hybrid (Some Online)38%
Fully Online25%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)61%
25-64 (Adult)29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Cypress College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Cypress College?
Tuition at Cypress College is
$1,104 for in-state students
and $9,312 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,730.
What is the graduation rate at Cypress College?
The graduation rate at Cypress College is 35%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Cypress College a good school?
Cypress College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Cypress College?
Cypress College has a total enrollment of 13,992 students.
Is there rental demand near Cypress College?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Cypress College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 3,680 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cypress area.
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