Ventura College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Ventura College is a public community college in Ventura, California, with about 10,150 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $-982 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,426. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (66.5%) and White (20.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,426
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $-982 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 10,150 30.8% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.46%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 56.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 27.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 40.2%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,383
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Ventura College: what the data shows

Common questions about Ventura College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Ventura College?

Ventura College is located in Ventura, CA (ZIP 93003-3872).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Ventura College public or private?

Ventura College is a Public institution.

How much does Ventura College cost?

Published tuition: $1,426 in-state, $9,615 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $-982.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$-1,913
$30,001–$48,000$-2,393
$48,001–$75,000$524
$75,001–$110,000$4,165
$110,001+$6,577

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,704.

How big is Ventura College?

Total enrollment: 10,150 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 19,383 students.

About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Ventura College?

150%-time completion rate: 38.46%.

First-year retention: 74.3%.

What do graduates of Ventura College earn?

Median earnings: $34,084 six years after entry; $43,430 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,876.

26.22% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Ventura College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Ventura College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.46%; median earnings $43,430 at 10 years; net price $-982. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$1,426
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ventura College was $1,426.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$-982
2024 Value

In 2024 Ventura College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $-982.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$-3,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$-982 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$5,704 4-Year In-State Tuition

$38,460 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,574 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$98,296 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Ventura College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

26.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ventura College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ventura College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,388$7,050$2,980
2014$1,388$7,050$2,841
2015$1,388$7,050$2,572
2016$1,388$7,050$1,961
2017$1,388$7,050$1,961
2018$1,388$7,050$1,247
2019$1,394$7,398$1,514
2020$1,394$7,398$1,590
2021$1,398$8,146$874
2022$1,398$8,146$3,103
2023$1,416$8,179$2,257

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Ventura College reported total enrollment of about 10,150 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (66.5%), White (20.6%), and Two or More Races (4.6%). About 26.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.8% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ventura College in 2024 is 10,150 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,383 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

74.3%
2024 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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

12.66% 100% Completion Time

38.46% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 12.66% of students graduating from Ventura College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 35% male / 65% female
  • Biological and Physical Sciences: 34% male / 66% female
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 35% male / 65% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Ventura College.

Return on Investment

$13,876 Median Student Debt

$43,430 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Ventura College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,293 completions

2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 434 completions

3. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 349 completions

4. Business Administration and Management, General: 227 completions

5. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 221 completions

6. Psychology, General: 148 completions

7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 139 completions

8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 104 completions

9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 87 completions

Most popular programs at Ventura College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Ventura College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ventura College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 40.2%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,797
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,768

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Ventura College is a public institution located in Ventura, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies. Enrollment is approximately 10,150 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (66.5%), White (20.6%), Two or More Races (4.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 38.46%. Approximately 26.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional

Location

Ventura, CA 93003-3872

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.46% graduation rate at Ventura College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Ventura College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ventura College located?

Ventura College is located in Ventura, CA.

How much does Ventura College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,426 and average net price is $-982 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Ventura College?

Ventura College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,383 students, Hispanic or Latino (66.5%), White (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Ventura College?

About 56.7% of students at Ventura College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Ventura College earn?

Median earnings are $34,084 six years after entry and $43,430 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Ventura College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 38.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Ventura College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,876.

Is Ventura College public or private?

Ventura College is a public institution located in Ventura, CA.

Is Ventura College an HBCU?

No. Ventura College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Ventura College a tribal college?

No. Ventura College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Ventura College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Ventura College reports 66.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Ventura College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Ventura College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Ventura, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.