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Moorpark College is an accredited community college funded by the state of California. It was established in the year 1967, and is built on a sprawling campus stretching over 134 acres of land. The college offers enrollment to more than 14,000 students every year.
At Moorpark College degree programs are offered in over 60 disciplines. It is the only college in the US to offer an Exotic Animal Training and Management (EATM) Program. There is an on-site zoo that is open to the public.
Moorpark College’s athletics teams go by the name of the Raiders. Moorpark's official colors are black and Columbia blue. The school sponsors men’s and women’s golf, basketball, soccer, cross-country, football, track and field, baseball, softball, volleyball, and wrestling.
Moorpark, California is home to Moorpark College. Moorpark is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Moorpark College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in animal science and care and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Moorpark College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 13,475 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Moorpark College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021-1695
General Phone: (805) 378-1400
Admissions Phone: (805) 378-1429
Financial Aid Phone: (805) 378-1462
http://www.moorparkcollege.edu
Moorpark College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 887 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, international relations |
| Animal Science And Care | 267 | animal husbandry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 54 | business, accounting, sales and marketing, business management |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | child development |
| Medical Support And Technology | 32 | radiographyer |
| Design | 30 | interior design, graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 22 | information technology, computer networking, computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Media | 7 | radio and television, digital communications, journalism, graphic communications, mass communication |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 6 | biology tech |
| Science | 6 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry, astronomy |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | architectural drafting, civil drafting, laser/optical tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | dance, drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | electrical installation and repair |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | medical records tech |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering, archeology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | health and physical education |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Moorpark College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,248 | 45 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 145 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 68 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Moorpark College had a total enrollment of 13,475 students (8,215 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
| State unknown | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Moorpark, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (805) 378-1429
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 818 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,468 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
Moorpark College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 711500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (805) 378-1462
Moorpark College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 75 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $84,050 | 15 | $83,364 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $84,050 | 15 | $83,364 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 71 | $73,845 | 86 | $72,156 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 71 | $73,845 | 86 | $72,156 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Moorpark College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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