Orange Coast College

Key majors offered
Undergraduate
Architecture
Business Administration
Computer Science
Culinary Arts
Film / Video Production
Housing Location Type Offers Scholarships Student Population Offers CLA
Available for Undergraduate Suburban No 22000 (Total) Yes
Degrees Offered Public/Private Institution Type Student Body Student Population
Associate, Career/Undergraduate Certificate Public Associate College Co-educational 1100 (International)

Yearly Costs / ELS Level

Living Expenses
Degree Tuition Fees Housing ** Meals OtherExpenses I 20/Visa* (Total Required Funds) ELS
Associate $$ $ $ $$$ 109
Career/Undergraduate Certificate $$ $ $ $$$ 109
*
 I-20/Visa costs include Tuition, Housing, Meals and all other fees in USD
**
Housing cost may include meals and other expenses to equal Living Expenses
 

Location

Orange Coast College (OCC) is a prominent 2-year community college situated in Costa Mesa, in the city of Costa Mesa in Orange County, California. It is renowned for its proximity to popular beaches and being the home of Disneyland Resort. OCC stands out as one of the largest community colleges in the state, providing education to approximately 22,000 students. The college offers a comprehensive selection of over 135 academic, vocational, and transfer degree, and certificate programs. OCC takes pride in our commitment to international students, attracting learners from more than 80 countries. Notably, OCC is the only community college in Southern California providing on-campus student housing, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the needs of a its diverse population. Orange Coast College is minutes from some of California’s most famous beaches which include Huntington, Newport and Laguna and Disneyland Resort. It is also located in one of the safest communities in Southern California.

Housing


The College has its own Homestay Program. There are off-campus housing information, as well as roommate information available to all students. Students can contact the Housing / Activities coordinator for assistance.

Student life

Orange Coast College offers more than 50 student organizations including ASOCC Student Government, cultural and religious student associations, leisure/sports clubs, honor socieities and much more. OCC also offers a competitive athletic program with 13 women’s and 12 men’s sports including the only community college crew team.