Cypress College (113236)

www.cypresscollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2023 Average Net Price

$7,730

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,992

37.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.1%

431 Graduates

About

Cypress College (113236) is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Cypress College (113236) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,041 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (31 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (26 degrees).

In 2023, 3,549 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cypress College (113236). 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,650 degrees), 1.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,016 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cypress College (113236) is $1,104, which is $−7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cypress College (113236) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 176 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Cypress College (113236) is $1,104, which is $7,149 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,730.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Cypress College (113236) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Cypress College (113236) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Cypress College (113236) is $−7,149 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cypress College (113236) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,730

2023 Value

4.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Cypress College (113236) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,730. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Cypress College (113236) grew by 4.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cypress College (113236) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$26,676

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cypress College (113236) was of $26,676 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 39.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cypress College (113236) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Cypress College (113236) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.64% with respect to 2022, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cypress College (113236) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Cypress College (113236) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 176 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Cypress College (113236) had a total enrollment of 13,992 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Cypress College (113236) is 5,206 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,786. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at Cypress College (113236) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cypress College (113236), both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 11.1% White, 6.11% Two or More Races, 3.62% Black or African American, 0.364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cypress College (113236) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (31.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21%) and Asian Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

37.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cypress College (113236) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,992 students. The full-time enrollment at Cypress College (113236) is 5,206 and the part-time enrollment is 8,786. This means that 37.2% of students enrolled at Cypress College (113236) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cypress College (113236) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,462 enrolled students
Asian
3,281 enrolled students
White
1,556 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cypress College (113236) is 53.3% Hispanic or Latino, 23.4% Asian, 11.1% White, 6.11% Two or More Races, 3.62% Black or African American, 0.364% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.157% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 161 students (1.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 295 more women than men received degrees from Cypress College (113236). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cypress College (113236) is hispanic or latino (1,650 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,016 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Cypress College (113236) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,041 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (31 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cypress College (113236), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,322 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College (113236) are Other managers (66,172 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (60,364 people), Software developers (43,311 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (35,557 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (20,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Cypress College (113236) in 2023 are Transportation (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,322 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Engineering Technologies (156 degrees), and Communication Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College (113236) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Cypress College (113236) are Transportation (93 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,322 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (222 degrees), Engineering Technologies (156 degrees), and Communication Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College (113236) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cypress College (113236).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
228 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
216 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
144 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Cypress College (113236) was General Business Administration & Management with 228 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Cypress College (113236) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,627

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,922

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,627 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College (113236), which is 0.847 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,922).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cypress College (113236) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 488 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College (113236) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.635 times less than the 769 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 769 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College (113236) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.58 times more than the 488 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 9% of students graduating from Cypress College (113236) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Cypress College (113236) is Female and Asian (53.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.02% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
1,650 degrees awarded
Asian
1,016 degrees awarded
White
458 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cypress College (113236) is hispanic or latino (1,650 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,016 degrees).

1.55% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
933 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
717 degrees awarded
Asian Female
535 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cypress College (113236) is hispanic or latino female (933 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (717 degrees).

Operations

Cypress College (113236) employs 221 Instructors. Most academics at Cypress College (113236) are Female Instructor (125), and Male Instructor (96).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cypress College (113236) are: Service, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 57 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$9.38M - Federal
$22.4M - State
$1.34M - Local

As of 2023, Cypress College (113236) received $9.38M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $22.4M from state grants and contracts, and $1.34M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$80.8M

2023 Salaries

7.47%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Cypress College (113236) paid a median of $80.8M in salaries, a 7.47% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.182% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.32% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$30.1M

Instructional Salaries

221

Number of Employees

In 2023, Cypress College (113236) paid a total of $30.1M to 221 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

221 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

60 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Cypress College (113236) was Instructor with 221 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cypress College (113236) were Service with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 57 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Cypress College (113236) was Female Instructor with 125 employees, and Male Instructor with 96 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Cypress College (113236).

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