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Cerro Coso Community College (CCCC)
- 3000 College Hts Blvd
- Ridgecrest, CA 93555
- OPEID College Code: 01011100
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- General Phone: (760) 384-6100
- President: Dr. Mary Retterer
- Website: www.cerrocoso.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,577
- College Alias: CCCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Our mission is to educate, innovate, inspire, and serve. We demonstrate our commitment to student learning and and accomplish our mission as we:
Educate students who seek transfer for baccalaureate degrees, career and technical education, workforce training, college preparation, and lifelong learning.
Innovate through our instructional processes, delivery systems, and business operations;
Inspire our students to strive for excellence in achieving their aspirations, our employees to deliver quality instruction and learning support, and our communities yby supporting economic development and responding to their needs in a timely and professional manner; and
Serve our clients and our communities with relevance, timeliness and excellence.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CCCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 34% | 51% | 2% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,064 | $682 | $959 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 22.4% | 15.3% | 12.6% |
| Number in Default | 29 | 20 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 129 | 130 | 111 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $501 | $644 | $780 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,040 | $5,544 | $5,730 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,314 | $1,314 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $5,400 | $5,500 |
| Other Expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,656 | $2,656 | $2,750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $1,815 | $1,958 | $1,980 |
| Out of State | $6,354 | $6,858 | $6,930 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $9,871 | $10,014 | $10,230 |
| Out of State | $14,410 | $14,914 | $15,180 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,471 | $4,614 | $4,730 |
| Out of State | $9,010 | $9,514 | $9,680 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,577 Undergraduate: 4,577
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,872 Female: 2,705
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,872 Female: 2,705
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,062 Part-Time: 3,515
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,062 Part-Time: 3,515
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.02% |
| American Indian | 121 | 3% |
| Black | 186 | 4% |
| Asian | 221 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 619 | 14% |
| White | 3,159 | 69% |
| Unknown | 270 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 358 | 8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 549 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 427 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 458 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 588 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 407 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 388 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 698 | 15% |
| Ages 50-65 | 530 | 12% |
| Age Over 65 | 174 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 294 | 141 | 153 |
| Faculty Status | 197 | 56 | 141 |
| Tenured Faculty | 40 | 40 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 197 | 56 | 141 |
| Primarily Instruction | 197 | 56 | 141 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 13 | 12 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 84 | 73 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 44 | 39 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 14 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,249 (46) | $84,147 (21) | $75,134 (25) |
| Instructor | $79,249 (46) | $84,147 (21) | $75,134 (25) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,584 (9) | $100,171 (4) | $86,514 (5) |
| Instructor | $92,584 (9) | $100,171 (4) | $86,514 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,676 (55) | $83,797 (25) | $74,409 (30) |
| Instructor | $78,676 (55) | $83,797 (25) | $74,409 (30) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 37 | 27 | 10 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 37 | 27 | 10 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,564 | $9,273 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 19% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 13% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| Black | 13% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 17% |
| Unknown | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 4 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
