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Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Orange Coast College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Orange Coast College students is 44.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

44.0%

  • asian 54.8% 289 students
  • African American 21.4% 6 students
  • white 49.6% 286 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 28.7% 210 students
  • International Students 52.2% 166 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 52 students

Drop Out

Orange Coast College has an overall drop-out rate of 31.9% as of August 31, 2021. The dropout rate of male students and female students is 36.5% and 27.1% respectively.

Below is a breakdown of the dropout rate of US students by race/ethnicity and international students.

31.9%

  • asian 22.0% 116 students
  • African American 46.4% 13 students
  • white 23.1% 133 students
  • unknown 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 42.4% 310 students
  • International Students 40.2% 128 students
  • Mixed Race 26.0% 27 students

Transferred Out

Students transfer out of Orange Coast College at a rate of 10.7% yearly. As of 2018,female students' transfer rate was 10.9%, and male students' 10.4%

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

10.7%

  • asian 8.3% 44 students
  • African American 25.0% 7 students
  • white 17.2% 99 students
  • hispanic 10.4% 76 students
  • International Students 1.6% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 11.5% 12 students

Still Enrolled

The data represent all cohorts between 2018 and August 31, 2021

13.4%

  • asian 14.8% 78 students
  • African American 7.1% 2 students
  • white 10.1% 58 students
  • hispanic 18.6% 136 students
  • International Students 6.0% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 12.5% 13 students

Associate's Degrees

Degree/Program Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $52,916 $57,920 $61,195
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities $22,240 $20,921 $28,882
Communication and Media Studies NA $18,771 NA
Psychology, General NA $24,035 NA
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions NA $24,035 NA
Business Administration, Management and Operations $20,480 NA NA

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