Moorpark College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,340

2021 Average Net Price

$4,856

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.82%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

12,709

33.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.7%

727 Graduates

About

Moorpark College is a higher education institution located in Ventura County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Moorpark College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,405 degrees awarded), Animal Husbandry & Production (41 degrees), and Pre-Engineering (7 degrees).

In 2021, 5,297 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Moorpark College. 61.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,393 degrees), 1.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,829 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Moorpark College is $1,340, which is $−6,628 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Moorpark College is $1,340, which is $−6,628 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,856.

In 2021, 47% 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

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Moorpark College was $1,340. The cost of tuition at Moorpark College is $−6,628 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

Average Net Price

$4,856

2021 Value

3.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Moorpark College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,856. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Moorpark College grew by 3.25%.

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

$15,084

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Moorpark College was of $15,084 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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 Moorpark College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

47% of undergraduate students at Moorpark College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.3% with respect to 2020, when 43% 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.

2.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Moorpark College was 2.82%, which represents 5 out of the 177 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 12,709 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Moorpark College is 4,254 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,455. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at Moorpark College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Moorpark College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.9% White, 39.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.29% Asian, 6.74% Two or More Races, 2.14% Black or African American, 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Moorpark College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (21.9%), followed by White Female (20.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (20.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

33.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Moorpark College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,709 students. The full-time enrollment at Moorpark College is 4,254 and the part-time enrollment is 8,455. This means that 33.5% of students enrolled at Moorpark College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

77%

2021 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
5,077 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,049 enrolled students
Asian
1,054 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Moorpark College is 39.9% White, 39.7% Hispanic or Latino, 8.29% Asian, 6.74% Two or More Races, 2.14% Black or African American, 0.212% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.197% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% 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, 297 students (2.34%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 1,225 more women than men received degrees from Moorpark College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Moorpark College is white (2,393 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1829 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Moorpark College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,405 degrees awarded), followed by Animal Husbandry & Production (41 degrees) and Pre-Engineering (7 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (2,629 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees), and Human Sciences (177 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (156,393 people), Other managers (122,884 people), Postsecondary teachers (101,835 people), Physicians (100,344 people), and Other Physical Scientists (66,728 people).

The most specialized majors at Moorpark College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,629 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees), Human Sciences (177 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), and Physical Sciences (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Moorpark College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,629 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (391 degrees), Human Sciences (177 degrees), Communication Technologies (33 degrees), and Physical Sciences (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (318,613 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (211,960 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,569 people), Computer Systems Design (104,764 people), and Scientific research & development services (73,590 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 (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,038 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
389 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
240 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Moorpark College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,038 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

2,036

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

3,261

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,036 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College, which is 0.624 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,261).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 922 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.61 times less than the 1511 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 1511 degrees were awarded to men at Moorpark College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.64 times more than the 922 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Moorpark College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Moorpark College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 0.413% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,829 degrees awarded
Asian
438 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Moorpark College is white (2,393 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1829 degrees).

3.38% of degree recipients (179 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,504 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,144 degrees awarded
White Male
889 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Moorpark College is white female (1,504 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (1144 degrees).

Operations

Moorpark College employs 170 Instructors. Most academics at Moorpark College are Female Instructor (94), and Male Instructor (76).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moorpark College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Service, with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6.39M - Federal
$13.9M - State
$175k - Local

As of 2021, Moorpark College received $6.39M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $13.9M from state grants and contracts, and $175k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46.8M

2021 Salaries

8.52%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Moorpark College paid a median of $46.8M in salaries, a 8.52% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.9M

Instructional Salaries

170

Number of Employees

In 2021, Moorpark College paid a total of $16.9M to 170 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

170 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Moorpark College was Instructor with 170 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Moorpark College were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Service with 37 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Moorpark College was Female Instructor with 94 employees, and Male Instructor with 76 employees.

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