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About Orange Coast College

Orange Coast College is a public college in the suburb of Costa Mesa, California. Orange Coast College was founded in 1947. The college enrolls around 16,779 students per year, including 16,779 undergraduate students.

Orange Coast College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
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Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
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Orange Coast College is located in the town of Costa Mesa, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

If you want to see Orange Coast College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 405 to Costa Mesa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Wayne (Orange County).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Orange Coast College and Costa Mesa are like without leaving home.

College Info

2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Campus Setting: Suburban

Orange Coast College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Orange Coast College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Orange Coast College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Orange Coast College SAT Scores

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Orange Coast College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$21,169

In State

$31,837

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$1,288
$11,956
Fees
$80
$80
Housing
$19,159
$19,159
Books
$642
$642

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Orange Coast College is like? There are approximately 16,779 students enrolled at Orange Coast College. 37% percent of students attend school full-time.

37%

Full Time

63%

Part Time

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

16,779

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$1,368

Out-of-State

$12,036

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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