by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 18,125 undergraduates in 2020, Orange Coast College is a large, public college located in Costa Mesa, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Orange Coast College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Orange Coast College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Orange Coast College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Orange Coast College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Orange Coast College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Orange Coast College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Orange Coast College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Orange Coast College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Orange Coast College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Orange Coast College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Orange Coast College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 18,125 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,488 (35.8%). Part-time attendance was 11,637 (64.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,488 | 11,637 | 18,125 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Orange Coast College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Orange Coast College #418 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Orange Coast College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Orange Coast College Diversity Guide.
Orange Coast College has a total of 553 student athletes, 346 men and 207 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,443,225 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,441,364 |
| Net | $1,861 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Orange Coast College Athletics