Ventura College California

Public community college in Ventura, California, serving over 11,000 students with low in-state tuition of $1,354 annually.

College statistics

Address:
4667 Telegraph Rd
Ventura, CA
93003
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.venturacollege.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$1,354
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$9,528
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$1,354
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$9,528
Total Student Enrollment:
11,367
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Ventura College is a public community college in Ventura, California, offering transfer and vocational pathways to students throughout the region. Serving over 11,000 students, the college provides foundational coursework in liberal arts and sciences alongside career-focused programs.

In-state tuition runs $1,354 annually, making Ventura College one of California's most affordable entry points to higher education. Out-of-state tuition is $9,528 per year. The college's economic mobility profile reflects higher access to education with medium post-completion earnings, a common pattern for community college graduates.

Most students at Ventura College are working toward a two-year degree or certificate before transferring to a four-year institution, or preparing for immediate employment. The college functions as a critical bridge into higher education for first-generation and working-class students in Ventura County. For more information, visit www.venturacollege.edu/.

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