Ventura College is a public community college located in Ventura, CA. It offers 110 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Ventura College is $1,412 for California residents and $8,642 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California public community colleges' average ($9,921).

The school has 10,559 students, which is higher than California community collleges' average (5,302). In addition, 6,130 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Ventura College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,412$8,642
Books & Supplies$1,152
Off-Campus Living Costs$22,644
Average Financial Aid$4,128
Cost of Attendance$25,208$32,438
After Financial Aid$21,080$28,310
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Ventura College$1,412$8,642
Public Community Colleges in California$1,610$9,921
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Ventura College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4862NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Crop ProductionNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Natural Resources/Conservation NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Ethnic Studies 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-Engineering33 completers
25 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness StudiesNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED 35 completers
NOT OFFERED
Apparel and Textile Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 21 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies828 completers
1,029 completers
NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 178 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences6 completers
40 completers
NOT OFFERED
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED 98 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Kinesiology and Exercise ScienceNOT OFFERED 26 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PhilosophyNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Geology/Earth ScienceNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 150 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration45 completers
106 completers
NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science16 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
AnthropologyNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 24 completers
NOT OFFERED
GeographyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
International Relations and AffairsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 61 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician16 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder9 completers
10 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fashion/Apparel Design NOT OFFERED
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Photography5 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies5 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Sculpture NOT OFFERED
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics2 completers
2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Music 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical SecretaryNOT OFFERED 29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)30 completers
17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 56 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/Commerce NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management54 completers
181 completers
NOT OFFERED
Office Management and Supervision 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping48 completers
56 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
HistoryNOT OFFERED 16 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 10,559 students at Ventura College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 4,441 male students and 6,300 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total10,7413,0447,697
Male Students4,4411,3243,117
Female Students6,3001,7204,580

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 10,559 total students, 9,270 students enrolled through distance learning (6,130 students enrolled exclusively and 3,140 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment10,559
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses6,130
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses3,140
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,289

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Ventura College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA
Phone805-654-6400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,412
Out-of-State$8,642
Student Population »10,559 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »39%
Transfer-out Rate5%
Retention Rate76% (Full-time)
37% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,128
Students to Faculty25:1 (4.00%)