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Ventura College

Ventura, California

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Overview

Enrollment

10,559
Ventura College overview
Location Ventura, California
Online venturacollege.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Midsize City
Ventura College overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Ventura College is a public community college situated in Ventura, California, approximately 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Established in 1925, the college occupies a suburban campus that offers a diverse array of educational opportunities within its picturesque coastal setting. The college maintains an open admissions policy, providing access to higher education for a broad student population. Academically, Ventura College is recognized for its strong programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, and the health fields. While on-campus housing is not available, the college serves as a commuter campus for its student body. Ventura College does not have a particular architectural style that defines its campus buildings. The school features an athletics program known as the Pirates, but it is not primarily known for athletics. Instead, Ventura College focuses on offering a comprehensive educational experience enabling students to transfer to four-year institutions or enhance their career readiness through vocational and technical training.

Ventura College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  3,183 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,376 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,344 plus fees of $54.

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,344
In State Costs for Ventura College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,125
Other Fees$54
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,253
Budget for Other Expenses$5,886
Total One Year Cost$25,662

Out of State Resident Tuition

$8,092
Out of State Costs for Ventura College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,125
Other Fees$54
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,253
Budget for Other Expenses$5,886
Total One Year Cost$32,410

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Ventura College students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 72%
Health Professions 7%
General Studies 6%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 4%
Business 3%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=125028 IPEDS survey data for Ventura College.

Current students may use the Ventura College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.

Last updated February 24, 2024