Cypress College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Cypress College is a public certificate and vocational school in Cypress, California, with about 13,354 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,606 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,150. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $43,533 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,150
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,606 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,354 43.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.28%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 53.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 23,044
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
Cypress College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cypress College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cypress College?
Cypress College is located in Cypress, CA (ZIP 90630-5897).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Cypress College public or private?
Cypress College is a Public institution.
How much does Cypress College cost?
Published tuition: $1,150 in-state, $12,379 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,606.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,419 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,663 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,222 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,163 |
| $110,001+ | $10,001 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $4,600.
How big is Cypress College?
Total enrollment: 13,354 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 23,044 students.
About 43% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cypress College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.28%.
What do graduates of Cypress College earn?
Median earnings: $35,285 six years after entry; $43,533 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
31.24% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cypress College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (1,223 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (258 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (207 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (151 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (124 completions)
- Psychology, General (124 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (114 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (78 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (73 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (63 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cypress College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.28%; median earnings $43,533 at 10 years; net price $4,606. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,150
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cypress College was $1,150.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,606
2024 Value
In 2024 Cypress College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,606.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,424 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,606 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$4,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,516 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,267 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$25,503 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$102,012 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cypress College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.24% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.41% 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 Cypress 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 Cypress 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 | $1,136 | $6,152 | $4,265 |
| 2014 | $1,138 | $6,226 | $6,993 |
| 2015 | $1,138 | $6,154 | $7,575 |
| 2016 | $1,140 | $6,156 | $7,132 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $6,154 | $5,043 |
| 2018 | $1,142 | $6,158 | $4,745 |
| 2019 | $1,142 | $6,878 | $3,489 |
| 2020 | $1,146 | $8,898 | $6,152 |
| 2021 | $1,146 | $8,898 | $5,852 |
| 2022 | $1,146 | $9,090 | $5,666 |
| 2023 | $1,150 | $9,399 | $4,683 |
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
Cypress College reported total enrollment of about 13,354 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), Asian (20.9%), and White (10.8%). About 31.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
43.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cypress College in 2024 is 13,354 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 23,044 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 55.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
37.28% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Cypress 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: 40% male / 60% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 51% male / 49% 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 Cypress College.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$43,533 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2262.84% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Cypress College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 85 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 1,223 completions
2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 258 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 207 completions
4. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 151 completions
5. Biological and Physical Sciences: 124 completions
6. Psychology, General: 124 completions
7. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 114 completions
8. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 78 completions
9. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Cypress College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cypress College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cypress College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,082
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,030
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cypress College is a public institution located in Cypress, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 13,354 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), Asian (20.9%), White (10.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.28%. Approximately 31.24% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Cypress, CA 90630-5897
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.28% graduation rate at Cypress 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 85 distinct degree programs, Cypress 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 Cypress College located?
Cypress College is located in Cypress, CA.
How much does Cypress College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,150 and average net price is $4,606 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cypress College?
Cypress College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 23,044 students, Hispanic or Latino (55.7%), Asian (20.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cypress College?
About 53.6% of students at Cypress College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cypress College earn?
Median earnings are $35,285 six years after entry and $43,533 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cypress College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Cypress College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
Is Cypress College public or private?
Cypress College is a public institution located in Cypress, CA.
Is Cypress College an HBCU?
No. Cypress College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cypress College a tribal college?
No. Cypress College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Cypress College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Cypress College reports 55.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Cypress College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cypress College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- 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.