- As a public community college, Moorpark College offers programs and services accessible to the community. Drawing from a student-centered philosophy, Moorpark College creates learning environments that blend curriculum and services in providing to students.
School Highlights
Moorpark College serves 14,583 students (31% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 14,583 students
- In-state tuition: $1,388
- Out-state tuition: $7,050
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Moorpark College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 275 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
Moorpark College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
275 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Moorpark College has declined by 26% over five years.
The Moorpark College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,583 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
53:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
4,483 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
10,100 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
916 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,483 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10,100 students
5,798 students
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
41%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
35%
23%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,400
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,388 is more than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,050 is more than the state average of $6,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,388
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,050
$6,577
Tuition Notes
$46 per unit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Moorpark College is located in the foothills between the cities of Simi Valley and Moorpark. It is nestled on 134 acres. The college has been serving the citizens of the Ventura County since it opened in 1967 with a current enrollment of approximately 14,500 students. Moorpark College was established in 1963 by the Governing Board of the Ventura County Community College District. Soon after, a 134-acre site on Moorpark's eastern city boundary was secured in a combination donation/purchase from the Strathearns, a local ranching family. Moorpark College offers an average of 1,500 sections a semester, with courses in 70 disciplines, lower division preparation in a wide variety of transfer majors for the Baccalaureate degree and additional programs which lead to designated Associate degrees and Certificates of Achievement. Moorpark College also offers numerous Occupational Majors in areas geared to local and national employment needs and trends. Moorpark College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 3402 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, (707) 569-9177, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Moorpark College cost?
Moorpark College's tuition is approximately $1,388 for In-State students and $7,050 for Out-State students.
What is Moorpark College's ranking?
Moorpark College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Largest student body.
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