Moorpark College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,340

2023 Average Net Price

$4,601

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

14,091

34.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

38.9%

583 Graduates

About

Moorpark College is a higher education institution located in Ventura County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Moorpark College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,251 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees), and Animal Husbandry & Production (32 degrees).

In 2023, 4,909 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Moorpark College. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,078 degrees), 1.16 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,798 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Moorpark College is $1,340, which is $−6,913 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Moorpark College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 142 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Moorpark College is $1,340, which is $6,913 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,601.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending Moorpark College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,340

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Moorpark College was $1,340. The cost of tuition at Moorpark College is $−6,913 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$4,601

2023 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Moorpark College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,601. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Moorpark College grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Moorpark College (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

$17,253

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Moorpark College was of $17,253 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Moorpark College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.7% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Moorpark College (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 Moorpark College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 142 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

Moorpark College had a total enrollment of 14,091 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Moorpark College is 4,832 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,259. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Moorpark College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Moorpark College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36% White, 9.55% Two or More Races, 9.02% Asian, 2.11% Black or African American, 0.234% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Moorpark College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (20.1%) and White Female (18.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Moorpark College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,091 students. The full-time enrollment at Moorpark College is 4,832 and the part-time enrollment is 9,259. This means that 34.3% of students enrolled at Moorpark College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Moorpark College was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Moorpark College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Moorpark College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,812 enrolled students
White
5,075 enrolled students
Two or More Races
1,346 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Moorpark College is 41.2% Hispanic or Latino, 36% White, 9.55% Two or More Races, 9.02% Asian, 2.11% Black or African American, 0.234% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% 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, 178 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 843 more women than men received degrees from Moorpark College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Moorpark College is white (2,078 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,798 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Moorpark College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,251 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (57 degrees) and Animal Husbandry & Production (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Moorpark College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,539 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (363 degrees), and Human Sciences (128 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Moorpark College are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (351,692 people), Other managers (341,719 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (241,287 people), Postsecondary teachers (186,953 people), and Chief executives & legislators (148,023 people).

The most specialized majors at Moorpark College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,539 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (363 degrees), Human Sciences (128 degrees), Physical Sciences (72 degrees), and Social Sciences (268 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 Moorpark College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Moorpark College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,539 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (363 degrees), Human Sciences (128 degrees), Physical Sciences (72 degrees), and Social Sciences (268 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 Moorpark College are Elementary & secondary schools (563,327 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (410,011 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (288,040 people), Legal services (281,726 people), and Computer Systems Design (257,517 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,076 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
363 degrees awarded
Humanistic Studies
212 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Moorpark College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,076 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,033

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,876

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,033 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College, which is 0.707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,876).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Moorpark College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 949 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.689 times less than the 1,378 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,378 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.45 times more than the 949 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Moorpark College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Moorpark College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (75% 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, 0.858% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,078 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,798 degrees awarded
Asian
406 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Moorpark College is white (2,078 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,798 degrees).

2.16% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,170 degrees awarded
White Female
1,114 degrees awarded
White Male
964 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Moorpark College is hispanic or latino female (1,170 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,114 degrees).

Operations

Moorpark College employs 165 Instructors. Most academics at Moorpark College are Female Instructor (90), and Male Instructor (75).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moorpark College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 89 employees, Service, with 32 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.47M - Federal
$16.5M - State
$149k - Local

As of 2023, Moorpark College received $5.47M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16.5M from state grants and contracts, and $149k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$52.7M

2023 Salaries

5.75%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Moorpark College paid a median of $52.7M in salaries, a 5.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.37% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.52% growth between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$18.5M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2023, Moorpark College paid a total of $18.5M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% 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

165 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

89 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Moorpark College was Instructor with 165 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moorpark College were Office and Administrative Support with 89 employees, Service with 32 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 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 Moorpark College was Female Instructor with 90 employees, and Male Instructor with 75 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Moorpark College.

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