Moorpark College is a public community college in Moorpark, California, with about 12,082 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $-2,296 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,426. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (44.1%) and White (34.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,426
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $-2,296 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,082 36.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.54%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 46.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 35.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 31.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,016
  • Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate

Moorpark College: what the data shows

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

Where is Moorpark College?

Moorpark College is located in Moorpark, CA (ZIP 93021-1695).

NCES locale classification: Rural distant.

Is Moorpark College public or private?

Moorpark College is a Public institution.

How much does Moorpark College cost?

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

Average net price after aid: $-2,296.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$-4,158
$30,001–$48,000$-3,488
$48,001–$75,000$-143
$75,001–$110,000$3,619
$110,001+$5,336

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

How big is Moorpark College?

Total enrollment: 12,082 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 23,016 students.

About 37% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Moorpark College?

150%-time completion rate: 43.54%.

What do graduates of Moorpark College earn?

Median earnings: $37,374 six years after entry; $49,044 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.

18.22% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Moorpark College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Moorpark College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.54%; median earnings $49,044 at 10 years; net price $-2,296. 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 Moorpark College was $1,426.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$-2,296
2024 Value

In 2024 Moorpark College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $-2,296.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$-9,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$-2,296 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 Moorpark College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

18.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.90% 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 Moorpark 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 Moorpark College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (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$2,613
2014$1,388$7,050$2,636
2015$1,388$7,050$2,417
2016$1,388$7,050$2,256
2017$1,388$7,050$2,283
2018$1,388$7,050$1,272
2019$1,394$7,398$1,473
2020$1,394$7,398$1,636
2021$1,398$8,146$1,247
2022$1,398$8,146$1,151
2023$1,416$8,179$742

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

Moorpark College reported total enrollment of about 12,082 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (44.1%), White (34.3%), and Two or More Races (9.3%). About 18.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Moorpark College in 2024 is 12,082 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,016 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 44.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

20.71% 100% Completion Time

43.54% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 20.71% of students graduating from Moorpark 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: 41% male / 59% female
  • Biological and Physical Sciences: 46% male / 54% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Moorpark College.

Return on Investment

$9,500 Median Student Debt

$49,044 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

19.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Moorpark College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,678 completions

2. Biological and Physical Sciences: 349 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 277 completions

4. Humanities/Humanistic Studies: 207 completions

5. Psychology, General: 188 completions

6. Economics, General: 177 completions

7. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 141 completions

8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 109 completions

9. Radio and Television: 99 completions

Most popular programs at Moorpark College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Moorpark College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 31.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,086
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,893

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Moorpark College is a public institution located in Moorpark, 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, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 12,082 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (44.1%), White (34.3%), Two or More Races (9.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.54%. Approximately 18.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

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

Location

Moorpark, CA 93021-1695

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Moorpark 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 Moorpark College located?

Moorpark College is located in Moorpark, CA.

How much does Moorpark College cost?

Reported tuition is $1,426 and average net price is $-2,296 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Moorpark College?

Moorpark College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,016 students, Hispanic or Latino (44.1%), White (34.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Moorpark College?

About 46.4% of students at Moorpark College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Moorpark College earn?

Median earnings are $37,374 six years after entry and $49,044 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Moorpark College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 43.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Moorpark College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.

Is Moorpark College public or private?

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

Is Moorpark College an HBCU?

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

Is Moorpark College a tribal college?

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

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

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Moorpark College reports 44.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Moorpark College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools 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.