Ventura College (125028)

www.venturacollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,340

2023 Average Net Price

$3,370

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

11,367

30.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

42.6%

445 Graduates

About

Ventura College (125028) is a higher education institution located in Ventura County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Ventura College (125028) were Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,029 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (432 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (181 degrees).

In 2023, 4,443 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Ventura College (125028). 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (3,000 degrees), 3.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (963 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Ventura College (125028) is $1,340, which is $−6,913 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ventura College (125028) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 182 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Ventura College (125028) is $1,340, which is $6,913 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $3,370.

In 2023, 64% of undergraduate students attending Ventura College (125028) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,340

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Ventura College (125028) was $1,340. The cost of tuition at Ventura College (125028) is $−6,913 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Ventura College (125028) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$3,370

2023 Value

8.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Ventura College (125028) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,370. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Ventura College (125028) grew by 8.33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Ventura College (125028) (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

$17,253

Room and Board

$1,125

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Ventura College (125028) was of $17,253 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.06% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,125. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.17% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Ventura College (125028) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Ventura College (125028) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Ventura College (125028) (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Ventura College (125028) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 182 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Ventura College (125028) had a total enrollment of 11,367 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Ventura College (125028) is 3,435 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,932. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Ventura College (125028) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Ventura College (125028), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% White, 4.65% Two or More Races, 4.53% Asian, 2.04% Black or African American, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Ventura College (125028) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (38.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (29.3%) and White Male (9.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ventura College (125028) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,367 students. The full-time enrollment at Ventura College (125028) is 3,435 and the part-time enrollment is 7,932. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Ventura College (125028) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Ventura College (125028) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Ventura College (125028) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Ventura College (125028) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Ventura College (125028) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
7,414 enrolled students
White
2,424 enrolled students
Two or More Races
529 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Ventura College (125028) is 65.2% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% White, 4.65% Two or More Races, 4.53% Asian, 2.04% Black or African American, 0.273% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.194% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 150 students (1.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,179 more women than men received degrees from Ventura College (125028). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Ventura College (125028) is hispanic or latino (3,000 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (963 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Ventura College (125028) is Liberal Arts & Sciences (1,029 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (432 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (181 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Ventura College (125028), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,035 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (432 degrees), and Biology (349 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Ventura College (125028) are Physicians (427,876 people), Other managers (209,620 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,393 people), Police officers (148,731 people), and Postsecondary teachers (132,633 people).

The most specialized majors at Ventura College (125028) in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,035 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (432 degrees), Biology (349 degrees), Protective Services (170 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (140 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Ventura College (125028) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Ventura College (125028) are Liberal Arts & Humanities (2,035 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (432 degrees), Biology (349 degrees), Protective Services (170 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (140 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Ventura College (125028) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Ventura College (125028).

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,029 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
432 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
181 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Ventura College (125028) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,029 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Ventura College (125028) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,632

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,811

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,632 degrees were awarded to men at Ventura College (125028), which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,811).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Ventura College (125028) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 617 degrees were awarded to men at Ventura College (125028) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.498 times less than the 1,240 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 1,240 degrees were awarded to men at Ventura College (125028) in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.01 times more than the 617 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 22% of students graduating from Ventura College (125028) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Ventura College (125028) is Female and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.899% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
3,000 degrees awarded
White
963 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Ventura College (125028) is hispanic or latino (3,000 degrees awarded). There were 3.12 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (963 degrees).

1.33% of degree recipients (59 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
1,951 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
1,049 degrees awarded
White Female
574 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Ventura College (125028) is hispanic or latino female (1,951 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (1,049 degrees).

Operations

Ventura College (125028) employs 157 Instructors. Most academics at Ventura College (125028) are Female Instructor (85), and Male Instructor (72).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ventura College (125028) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 72 employees, Service, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.78M - Federal
$16M - State
$389k - Local

As of 2023, Ventura College (125028) received $5.78M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $16M from state grants and contracts, and $389k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$47.2M

2023 Salaries

6.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Ventura College (125028) paid a median of $47.2M in salaries, a 6.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.16% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.01% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.8M

Instructional Salaries

157

Number of Employees

In 2023, Ventura College (125028) paid a total of $17.8M to 157 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

157 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

72 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Ventura College (125028) was Instructor with 157 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Ventura College (125028) were Office and Administrative Support with 72 employees, Service with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Ventura College (125028) was Female Instructor with 85 employees, and Male Instructor with 72 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Ventura College (125028).

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