Oxnard College
About Oxnard College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Oxnard College teaches on the Ventura County coast and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution serving a farming city. The sciences and business are its largest programs, and it runs a well used fire academy.
Founded
1975
Location
Oxnard, California
Students
6,240
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
34.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,426
Out-of-state: $9,615
Avg Net Price
$-1,128
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,393
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
34.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
75.6%
Transfer Out
3%
Teaching Quality
29:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
37.5%
$/Student
$5.8K
Class Size
Large
The 34.2% graduation rate is below average, but 75.6% 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
$9,437
After Financial Aid
$-1,128
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$-1,855
Receive Grants
37.4%
Take Loans
0.7%
Don't let the $1,426 sticker price scare you. Most students pay around $-1,128 after financial aid, a 179% discount. Families earning under $30K pay closer to $-1,855.
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 Oxnard College fund their education.
While in School
37.4%
Get Grants
Free money
0.7%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,231
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Oxnard College.
Gender
53.2%
Female
47%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
6,240
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
64%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
27.3%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (53% women, 47% men). 64% 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
City: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
6,240
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
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
Oxnard College fields 5 varsity teams with 151 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
151
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
64% / 36%
96
Men
55
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Oxnard Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,393
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
508 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
324 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
84 grads
Sociology
—
60 grads
Psychology, General
—
59 grads
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
—
43 grads
Graduates earn about $35K six years out, growing to $41K 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.