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Moorpark College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 28 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Moorpark, California, Moorpark is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Moorpark College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Moorpark College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Moorpark is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

Moorpark boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,398

Cost of attendance at Moorpark College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,146

Cost of attendance at Moorpark College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Moorpark College received on average $4,701 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,701
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 398 27% $5,010 $1,994,077
Other Federal Grant 655 44% $3,933 $2,576,077
State Grant/Scholarships 1,023 68% $2,114 $2,162,565
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 102 7% $968 $98,750
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,029 69% $4,701 $4,837,392

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Moorpark College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Moorpark College students is 43.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.2%.

43.7%

  • asian 54.5% 79 students
  • African American 25.0% 6 students
  • white 46.5% 365 students
  • unknown 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 37.9% 231 students
  • International Students 50.0% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 44.6% 33 students

Service Offerings

Moorpark College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Moorpark College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training