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Ventura College

Ventura College

Ventura, CA · City · 10,150 students
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$-982
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
$0
$0
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$43,430
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Ventura College, a historic community college located just minutes from the Pacific coastline, is best known for its seamless transfer pathways to the UC and CSU systems and its highly regarded Nursing and Allied Health programs. Beyond healthcare, the college features standout career-technical training in fields like Automotive Technology, Water Science, and Emergency Medical Services. Campus life offers a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere where students benefit from active clubs, competitive athletics, and scenic views of the Channel Islands. A major defining characteristic is the Ventura College Promise, which provides tuition-free education to eligible first-time, full-time students, making higher education exceptionally accessible.

Wikipedia:Ventura College is a public community college in Ventura, California. Established in 1925, the college has a 112-acre (45 ha) campus with an enrollment of 13,763 students. It is part of the Ventura County Community College District.

Location
Ventura, CA, 93003-3872 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
52 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,426$9,615
Books & supplies$1,062$1,062
Cost of attendance$9,306$55,313
Average net price$-982Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$9,615
In-state: $1,426
Books & supplies$1,062
Cost of attendance$55,313
In-state: $9,306
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $-982
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Ventura College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$1,358
Fees$12,124
Books & supplies$1,305
Personal expenses$5,706
Transportation$1,908
Total published by the school$55,313
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$-1,913
$30–48k
$-2,393
$48–75k
$524
$75–110k
$4,165
$110k+
$6,577
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
53% graduated · 9% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 36% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,084
10 yrs after entry$43,430
Debt
Median at graduation$13,876
Monthly payment$147
Middle 50% owe$3.5k–$12.8k
90th percentile$21,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high transfer: 31% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,902 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
29 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
57%
Family income
$22,347
Independent
33%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
69%
Race & ethnicity
White
21%
Hispanic
67%
Black
2%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
CCCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Water Polo
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
40%
Faculty salary
$10,797/mo
Teaching spend
$5,768
per student
Federal loans
1%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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