ORANGE COAST COLLEGE (OCC)
- 2701 Fairview Road
- Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- OPEID College Code: 00125000
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- General Phone: (714) 432-5072
- Interim President: Denise Whittaker
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 25,316
- College Alias: OCC
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Orange Coast College (OCC) is a two-year community college located near the coastline south of Los Angeles, in Costa Mesa, California. OCC has more than 130 academic and career training programs that lead to a certificate of achievement or an associate's degree. OCC prepares a significant number of its students for successful transfer into the University of California and California State University systems, as well as private colleges and universities nationwide.
OCC has state-of-the art classrooms with the latest technology, and the OCC faculty provides different teaching methods for different learning styles, as well as various lectures and labs. OCC offers both on campus and online classes.
Career and certificate programs at OCC range from accounting to airline service careers, aviation pilot training to jewelry design or Web design, computer programming to dental assisting, from early childhood education to emergency medical technician, and hotel management to professional mariner training, welding, and many more.
History
Orange Coast College was established in 1948 with 500 students enrolled. Over the years, it has grown into one of the nation's largest community colleges, with thousands of students enrolled each semester.
Academics
The academic calendar for Orange Coast College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. The fall and spring semesters are 16 weeks in length. OCC's summer session offers six and eight-week classes, which begin in June. A short winter intersession is also sometimes offered.
Colleges and Schools
The academic study areas at Orange Coast College are grouped into divisions, rather than into colleges and schools. The OCC academic divisions are:
- Business & Computing
- Consumer & Health Sciences
- Counseling Services
- Literature & Languages
- Mathematics & Sciences
- Physical Education & Athletics
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Technology
- Visual & Performing Arts
Student Life
Many student clubs are available at the OCC campus, as well as leadership opportunities through student government. The latest news and events on campus can be found in the "Coast Report," the student newspaper. Intramural and intercollegiate sports are available.
Student services and amenities at OCC include an assessment center, children's center, bookstore, counseling, special services for people with disabilities, student health, computing, a veterans office, student success center, and more.
There is no on-campus housing available, but several dining options are available.
Traditions
The OCC school colors are blue, white and orange (gold). The school mascot is the pirate.
Athletics
The Orange Coast College "Pirates" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Crew
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
OCC has recently completed construction of a state-of-the-art, two-story Fitness Complex that boasts a multipurpose room/gymnasium, training facility for sports medicine, equipment and cardio rooms, fitness studios and classrooms.
Community Life
Orange Coast College is located near the beautiful beaches and harbors of Orange County in Southern California, and has a large community sailing program.
The Recycling Center located on the OCC campus accepts donated recyclables from the community, and donates profits to scholarships for OCC students.
Many of the facilities on the OCC campus may be rented to community groups for events.
- 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
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.orangecoastcollege.edu
- Mission Statement
- Orange Coast College enhances student success by providing exemplary programs leading to associate degrees, transfer to other institutions of higher education, occupational certificates and continuous workforce improvement, as well as quality instruction in basic skills and English as a Second Language. Additionally, Orange Coast College is a partner in contributing to the economic vitality of the community and serving the community's diverse needs for lifelong learning.
Administrators, faculty, and staff are committed to the development of students as individuals and as citizens of the world. We value close teaching and learning relationships, support services, and strong co-curricular programs that contribute to meaningful personal growth in our students and to their quest for knowledge.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 39%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 3% | 25% | 39% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,317 | $4,246 | $919 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 10.5% | 7.3% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 46 | 38 |
| Number in Repayment | 370 | 438 | 514 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $686 | $573 | $571 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $686 | $573 | $571 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,622 | $4,406 | $4,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,000 | $9,000 | $8,900 |
| Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 | $3,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,800 | $3,700 | $4,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $1,686 | $1,573 | $1,571 |
| In-State | $1,686 | $1,573 | $1,571 |
| Out of State | $5,622 | $5,406 | $5,212 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,386 | $14,273 | $14,071 |
| In-State | $14,386 | $14,273 | $14,071 |
| Out of State | $18,322 | $18,106 | $17,712 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,486 | $6,373 | $6,271 |
| In-State | $6,486 | $6,373 | $6,271 |
| Out of State | $10,422 | $10,206 | $9,912 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 25,316 Undergraduate: 25,316
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,871 Female: 12,445
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 12,871 Female: 12,445
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,797 Part-Time: 15,519
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,797 Part-Time: 15,519
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 684 | 3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,637 | 6% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 566 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 7,871 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,202 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,970 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,216 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,321 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 815 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,266 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 944 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 144 | 0.6% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | - |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,160 | 641 | 519 |
| Faculty Status | 779 | 279 | 500 |
| Tenured Faculty | 231 | 231 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 779 | 279 | 500 |
| Primarily Instruction | 779 | 279 | 500 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 50 | 50 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 330 | 311 | 19 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 128 | 123 | 5 |
| Skilled Crafts | 15 | 15 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 86 | 78 | 8 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,832 (264) | $94,106 (139) | $93,527 (125) |
| Instructor | $93,832 (264) | $94,106 (139) | $93,527 (125) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $97,931 (12) | $106,328 (5) | $91,934 (7) |
| Instructor | $97,931 (12) | $106,328 (5) | $91,934 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,236 (276) | $93,859 (144) | $92,556 (132) |
| Instructor | $93,236 (276) | $93,859 (144) | $92,556 (132) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 573 | 375 | 198 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 573 | 375 | 198 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Rowing | 84 | 58 | 26 |
| Soccer | 56 | 32 | 24 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 45 | 19 | 26 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 80 | 54 | 26 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 42 | 23 | 19 |
| Volleyball | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Water Polo | 38 | 18 | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $20,044 | $17,400 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $9,057 | $7,982 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 120 | 66 | 54 |
| Baseball | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rowing | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Soccer | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 22 | 5 | 17 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 20 | 4 | 16 |
| Water Polo | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 35% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 83% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 18 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | 8 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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