Cypress College

www.cypresscollege.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2024 Average Net Price

$7,253

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

15,924

36.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

37.3%

545 Graduates

About

Cypress College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Cypress College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,031 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (19 degrees), and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (18 degrees).

In 2024, 3,540 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Cypress College. 52.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (1,784 degrees), 1.92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (927 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Cypress College is $1,104, which is $−9,491 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Cypress College is $1,104, which is $9,491 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,253.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Cypress College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cypress College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Cypress College is $−9,491 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Cypress College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,253

2024 Value

6.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Cypress College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,253. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Cypress College grew by 6.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of Cypress College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$20,714

Room and Board

$2,267

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Cypress College was of $20,714 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 22.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,267. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Cypress College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Cypress College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.61% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Cypress College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Cypress College had a total enrollment of 15,924 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Cypress College is 5,872 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,052. This means that 36.9% of students enrolled at Cypress College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Cypress College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 10.1% White, 6.66% Two or More Races, 3.36% Black or African American, 0.245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Cypress College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (22%) and Asian Male (11.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Cypress College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,924 students. The full-time enrollment at Cypress College is 5,872 and the part-time enrollment is 10,052. This means that 36.9% of students enrolled at Cypress College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Cypress College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
8,668 enrolled students
Asian
3,632 enrolled students
White
1,614 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Cypress College is 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 22.8% Asian, 10.1% White, 6.66% Two or More Races, 3.36% Black or African American, 0.245% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 233 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 160 more women than men received degrees from Cypress College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Cypress College is hispanic or latino (1,784 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (927 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Cypress College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,031 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (19 degrees) and HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology (18 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Cypress College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (289 degrees awarded), Transportation (84 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College are Other managers (69,240 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (62,778 people), Software developers (46,083 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (36,500 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (21,437 people).

The most specialized majors at Cypress College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (289 degrees awarded), Transportation (84 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees), Communication Technologies (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (118 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College are Surgeons, Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Cypress College are Mechanical Technologies (289 degrees awarded), Transportation (84 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,281 degrees), Communication Technologies (36 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (118 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Cypress College are Elementary & secondary schools (127,416 people), Computer Systems Design (73,731 people), Construction (50,457 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (49,256 people), and Air transportation (40,635 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Cypress College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,031 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
19 degrees awarded
HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology
18 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Cypress College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,031 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Cypress College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,690

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,850

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,690 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College, which is 0.914 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,850).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Cypress College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 485 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.657 times less than the 738 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 738 degrees were awarded to men at Cypress College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.52 times more than the 485 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2016, 9% of students graduating from Cypress College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Cypress College is Female and White (54.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.64% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,784 degrees awarded
Asian
927 degrees awarded
White
399 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Cypress College is hispanic or latino (1,784 degrees awarded). There were 1.92 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (927 degrees).

0.819% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,019 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
991 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
977 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Cypress College is hispanic or latino female (1,019 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (991 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cypress College are: Service, with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.24M - Federal
$34.1M - State
$1.58M - Local

As of 2024, Cypress College received $3.24M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $34.1M from state grants and contracts, and $1.58M from local grants and contracts.

Instructional Salaries

$27.9M

Instructional Salaries

209

Number of Employees

In 2024, Cypress College paid a total of $27.9M to 209 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Cypress College were Service with 66 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees.

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