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Cypress College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Cypress, California, Cypress College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Cypress College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Cypress College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Cypress College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,146

Cost of attendance at Cypress College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,898

Cost of attendance at Cypress College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Cypress College received on average $5,996 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,996
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 673 50% $5,041 $3,392,597
Other Federal Grant 761 57% $5,851 $4,452,849
State Grant/Scholarships 1,149 85% $2,201 $2,528,415
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 14 1% $686 $9,600
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,166 87% $5,996 $6,990,864

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Cypress College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Cypress College students is 32.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.5%.

32.8%

  • asian 50.7% 148 students
  • African American 21.9% 7 students
  • white 33.3% 68 students
  • unknown 20.0% 6 students
  • hawaiian 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 23.2% 126 students
  • International Students 34.7% 17 students
  • Mixed Race 42.2% 19 students

Service Offerings

Cypress College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Cypress College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training