College statistics
- Address:
- 2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA
92626 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://orangecoastcollege.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,288
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $11,536
- Room and Board:
- $19,159
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $39,642,595
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Orange Coast College is a public two-year institution in Costa Mesa, California, serving the Orange County region. The college enrolls 17,085 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
In-state tuition is $1,288 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $20,447 when including room and board. Out-of-state students pay $11,536 in tuition and face a total cost of attendance of $30,695. This low-cost structure makes the college accessible to working and part-time students across the region.
Orange Coast College functions as a transfer pathway for students seeking to complete general education requirements before moving to a bachelor's degree program. The college works best for students who want flexibility, affordability, and strong connections to local universities. For more information, visit orangecoastcollege.edu.