Moorpark College
About Moorpark College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Moorpark College teaches in Ventura County, northwest of Los Angeles, and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It is best known for its exotic animal training program, which keeps a teaching zoo on campus, and the sciences and psychology are its largest programs.
Founded
1967
Location
Moorpark, California
Students
12,082
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
43.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,426
Out-of-state: $9,615
Avg Net Price
$-2,296
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$49,044
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
43.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
83%
Transfer Out
13.9%
Teaching Quality
31:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
31.8%
$/Student
$4.9K
Class Size
Large
The 43.5% graduation rate is below average, but 83% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,426
In-State
$9,615
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$8,015
After Financial Aid
$-2,296
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-4,158
Receive Grants
18.2%
Take Loans
0.9%
Don't let the $1,426 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $-2,296 after financial aid, a 261% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $-4,158.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Moorpark College fund their education.
While in School
18.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$20,700
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,500
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$101/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,500, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Moorpark College.
Gender
52.4%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
12,082
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
22.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 46.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
12,082
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Moorpark College fields 11 varsity teams with 379 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
379
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
70% / 30%
266
Men
113
Women
8
Men's Teams
9
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Moorpark Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$49,044
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
1288 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
363 grads
Psychology, General
—
170 grads
Economics
—
162 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
160 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
63 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $49K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.