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Moorpark College

Moorpark, California·Public, 4-year or above·Far West·moorparkcollege.edu/index.shtml
Acceptance
Open admission
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6-yr Graduation
44%
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Total enrollment
14,583
peer median 17,333
Avg net price
$0 or less
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About

Moorpark College is a public community college located in Moorpark, California, and it was founded in 1967. The college serves approximately 14,147 students and emphasizes career technical education, transfer programs, and a variety of student services. Notably, it is recognized for its Exotic Animal Training and Management program, which is the only associate degree program of its kind in the country.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
44%

Pell equity

2.1pp gap
Pell recipients
42%193 of 458
Non-Pell (all)
44%542 of 1230
Subsidized loan, no Pell
100%1 of 1
No Federal Aid
44%541 of 1229

Non-Pell students graduate at a 2.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 96 Title IV programs, 1 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 95 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
96
Passing
1
1.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

96programs
  • Passing1 · 1.0%
  • No Data95 · 99.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
1
No data
95

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

1
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+233.7%
$120,404 vs $36,082

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Accredited since 1969Next review Jan 2031

Programmatic accreditations · 2

Action history · 8

  1. Jun 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  2. Jan 2024Heightened Monitoring or Focused Review
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  3. Feb 2023Grant Substantive Change: Degree
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  4. Sep 2022Grant Substantive Change: Program
    Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
  5. Jul 2022Renewal of Accreditation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$0
$30–48k$0
$48–75k$0
$75–110k$3,619
$110k+$5,336

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Federal loans
0.9%
In-state tuition
$1,426
Out-of-state
$9,615

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 3,707 students received $18.7M in Pell grants, alongside $1.3M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
3,707
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$18.7M
$18,733,868 total
Direct Loans
$1.3M
312 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

3k
’20
3k
’21
3k
’22
3k
’23
4k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$573K
157 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$703K
150 loan awards
Parent PLUS$72K
5 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 177 borrowers who entered repayment, 5 (2.8%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.8%
+0.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
177
Defaulted
5
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
10.3%
2017
9.7%
2018
6.5%
2019
2.8%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Moorpark College

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs123
UndergraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

3,263 total completions
01Liberal Arts
1,40743.1%
02Multi/Interdisciplinary
39212.0%
03Business
35210.8%
04Social Sciences
32810.1%
05Psychology
2277.0%
06Visual/Performing Arts
1394.3%
07Communication
1344.1%
08Health Professions
1033.2%
09Computer Sciences
942.9%
10Education
872.7%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
14,583
12-mo unduplicated
23,016
Undergraduate
23,016
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
45%10,402
Women
55%12,614

Race / ethnicity composition

Hispanic
44.1%
White
34.3%
Two or more
9.3%
Asian
8.1%
Black
1.8%
Unknown
1.1%
Non-resident
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

EADA
Athletes
355
258 M · 97 W
Women athletes
27.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$2.0M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$48K
$42K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 11

Football
76 M · —
$315K
Track and Field (Outdoor)
46 M · 20 W
$132K
Soccer
33 M · 19 W
$181K
Basketball
24 M · 13 W
$368K
Volleyball
21 M · 15 W
$233K
Baseball
31 M · —
$130K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 14,091 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.161 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
2
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
3
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    2
    Stalking
    2 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    31.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    160

    Moorpark College vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions Moorpark College selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectMoorpark College
    		44%Open admission14,583$0 or lessCommunity College
    Bergen Community College
    		—Open admission11,720$10,345Community College
    Blinn College District
    		—Open admission18,095$10,844Community College
    Cerritos College
    		—Open admission21,859$2,424Community College
    Chaffey College
    		—Open admission22,460$5,672Community College
    Citrus College
    		—Open admission10,429$4,135Community College
    College of the Sequoias
    		—Open admission14,494$480Community College
    Community College of Philadelphia
    		—Open admission12,926$11,911Community College
    Community College of Rhode Island
    		—Open admission12,275$6,513Community College
    CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
    		—Open admission20,123$4,976Community College
    CUNY LaGuardia Community College
    		—Open admission14,494$6,120Community College
    Diablo Valley College
    		—Open admission17,228$8,312Community College
    El Camino Community College District
    		—Open admission21,664$5,968Community College
    El Paso Community College
    		—Open admission25,567$3,206Community College
    Fullerton College
    		—Open admission19,521$6,134Community College
    Georgia State University-Perimeter College
    		—90.8%17,437$11,453Community College
    Glendale Community College
    		—Open admission12,075$8,365Community College
    Grossmont College
    		—Open admission14,440$5,311Community College
    Long Beach City College
    		—Open admission24,985$6,202Community College
    Merced College
    		—Open admission12,472$5,040Community College
    Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
    		—Open admission13,523$8,398Community College
    Nassau Community College
    		—Open admission12,301$7,095Community College
    Orange Coast College
    		—Open admission17,096$7,203Community College
    Pasadena City College
    		—Open admission24,597$3,864Community College
    Riverside City College
    		—Open admission21,730$8,377Community College
    Santa Barbara City College
    		—Open admission12,334$11,315Community College
    Southwestern College
    		—Open admission20,986$12,671Community College
    Suffolk County Community College
    		—Open admission19,973$5,258Community College
    Tarrant County College District
    		—Open admission43,928$4,337Community College
    Wake Technical Community College
    		—Open admission24,609$8,759Community College
    Peer group median44%90.8%17,333$6,202

    Institutions like Moorpark College

    Explore the federal data for institutions in Moorpark College's comparison group.

    IPEDS

    Moorpark College Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Division of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Planning
    Phone
    (805) 553-4176
    Address
    7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, 93021 CA

    The office supports the mission of the college by providing accurate, timely, and reliable information to respond to the research needs of the various constituencies. It engages in and supports processes for documenting the effectiveness of programs and services to encourage continuous program improvement.

    Visit IR office page
    Team
    6 members
    • Oleg Bespalov
      Dean
    • Megan Walter
      Administrative Assistant
    • Shawn Kern
      Research Analyst
    • Kim Watters
      Technical Data Specialist
    • Kristy Malek
      Technical Data Specialist
    • Rachel Beetz
      SLO Coordinator

    Reports & documents (4)

    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Notable alumni of Moorpark College (30)

    A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.

    • Carol Buckley
      Animal management
    • Julie Scardina
      Animal management
    • Carol Heyer
      Art
    • Matt Mahurin
      Art
    • Jeff Widener
      Art
    • Dan Winters
      Art
    • Troy Lyndon
      Business
    • April Bowlby
      Entertainment
    • Brandon Boyd
      Entertainment
    • Colbie Caillat
      Entertainment
    • Jason Cook
      Entertainment
    • Jason Dolley
      Entertainment
    Showing 1–12 of 30
    1 / 3

    Frequently asked questions about Moorpark College

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Moorpark College.

    What is the acceptance rate at Moorpark College?

    Moorpark College does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution has an open admission policy: it admits all applicants who meet basic requirements, so it does not report a selective admit rate.

    What is the graduation rate at Moorpark College?

    Moorpark College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 44% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Moorpark College?

    Moorpark College reports a total enrollment of 14,583 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Moorpark College?

    Moorpark College's average net price is effectively $0: average grant aid meets or exceeds the published price for aided students, per the latest College Scorecard.

    Where is Moorpark College located?

    Moorpark College is located in Moorpark, California 93021-1695.

    Who runs Institutional Research at Moorpark College?

    Moorpark College's IR work is done by the Division of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Planning.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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