Orange Coast College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Costa Mesa, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,392
Out-of-State Tuition$11,640
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Orange Coast College vs. State and National Averages

Orange Coast CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,392$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-92%-92%

Other colleges in Costa Mesa

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Vanguard University of Southern CaliforniaPrivate nonprofit1,933$41,700
Pacific CollegePrivate for-profit225$38,025
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa MesaPrivate for-profit395$10,765
Homestead Schools-Costa MesaPrivate nonprofit32$35,750

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Orange Coast College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,348
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)48%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants24%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over25%
First-generation students51%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Orange Coast College?

In-state tuition at Orange Coast College is $1,392 and out-of-state tuition is $11,640, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Orange Coast College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Orange Coast College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Orange Coast College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Orange Coast College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Orange Coast College?

Orange Coast College enrolls about 16,091 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 27:1.

Is Orange Coast College expensive?

In-state tuition at Orange Coast College is $1,392, which is 92% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Orange Coast College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Orange Coast College are $47,348 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Orange Coast College take on?

The median debt among Orange Coast College graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.