C+

Above Average

Score: 57/100

Orange Coast College

2-Year Public

📍 Costa Mesa, California 92626

🌐 orangecoastcollege.edu/

Outcomes

C+

56/100

Affordability

B+

76/100

Resources

50/100

Experience

70/100

Prestige

36/100

Quick Stats

17,085

Total Enrollment

45%

Graduation Rate

73%

Retention Rate

26.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,557

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Orange Coast College ▼

19% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,280 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$1,450,614

Avg Monthly Rent

$3,030

1-Year Change

+6.4%

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For parents & investors

The Orange Coast College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,450,614
Avg rent near campus: $3,030/mo — vs ~$2,129/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92704 (2.7% cap, Santa Ana)

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🏆 Where Orange Coast College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Architectural Technology/Technician

of 15 schools

🥉

of 53 schools

Building Construction Technology/Technician

of 26 schools

Child Care Provider/Assistant

of 100 schools

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

of 100 schools

#11

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#12

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

of 100 schools

#26

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

of 100 schools

#29

Radio and Television

of 63 schools

#30

Biological and Physical Sciences

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,104	$9,888
Room	$19,159
Board	$800
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$26,260	$35,044

Financial Aid

66%

Receive Any Aid

36%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$7,557

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$3,105
$30,001 - $48,000	$4,473
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,289
$75,001 - $110,000	$9,230
$110,001+	$10,872

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,059 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 388 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 202 grads/yr Psychology, General 178 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 153 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 141 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 124 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 110 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 90 grads/yr Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General 83 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 68 grads/yr Building Construction Technology/Technician 67 grads/yr Architectural Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 65 grads/yr Mathematics, General 59 grads/yr Economics, General 58 grads/yr Radio and Television 52 grads/yr Interior Design 48 grads/yr Chemistry, General 47 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 46 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Orange Coast College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

17,085

Total Students

50%

Women

71%

Traditional Age (18-24)

19%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 29%

Hispanic 37%

Black 2%

Asian 21%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 17%

Off-Campus (Renters) 19%

With Family 64%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,280 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 48%

Hybrid (Some Online) 38%

Fully Online 13%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%

25-64 (Adult) 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Orange Coast 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 Orange Coast College?

Tuition at Orange Coast College is $1,104 for in-state students and $9,888 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,557.

What is the graduation rate at Orange Coast College?

The graduation rate at Orange Coast College is 45%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Orange Coast College a good school?

Orange Coast College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (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 (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Orange Coast College?

Orange Coast College has a total enrollment of 17,085 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Orange Coast College?

Yes! Approximately 19% of students at Orange Coast College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,280 students who need rental housing near campus.

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