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Moorpark College, California

Moorpark College

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.

Overview of Moorpark College

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.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in animal science and care and liberal arts.

Moorpark College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

The school has 13,475 enrolled students (as of 2005).

Moorpark College Tuition and Affordability

Moorpark College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Moorpark College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Moorpark College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts887liberal arts and sciences, social services, international relations
Animal Science And Care267animal husbandry
Nursing And Emergency Medicine65registered nursing
Business And Management54business, accounting, sales and marketing, business management
Family And Social Work41child development
Medical Support And Technology32radiographyer
Design30interior design, graphic design
Computer Science And Engineering22information technology, computer networking, computer science
Therapy And Counseling13psychology courses
Security And Law Enforcement12criminal justice and police
Media7radio and television, digital communications, journalism, graphic communications, mass communication
Science And Laboratory Technician6biology tech
Science6biology, physics, geology, chemistry, astronomy
Engineering Technician5architectural drafting, civil drafting, laser/optical tech, hazardous materials tech
Art Studies4art studies
Music3music
Conservation And Resource Management2environmental science, environmental studies
Mathematics2mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts2dance, drama
Photography And Commercial Art1photography
Mechanics And Repair1electrical installation and repair
Office And Administration0administrative assistant
Medical Adminstration0medical records tech
Engineering0engineering, archeology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy0health and physical education
Medicine0medical preparatory

Number of programs and degrees for Moorpark College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1,24845
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years14513
Award of less than 1 academic year6813
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White61%
Black2%
Hispanic14%
Asian11%
American Indian1%
Other Races10%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1932%
20-2121%
22-2414%
25-298%
30-344%
35-394%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California93%
State unknown7%

Moorpark College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time74 %
Part-Time47 %

Moorpark College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Moorpark College Faculty

Moorpark College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5575
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2223
Non-tenured and not on tenure track23

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year8$84,05015$83,364
All faculty totalcalendar year8$84,05015$83,364

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year71$73,84586$72,156
All faculty totalacademic year71$73,84586$72,156

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Moorpark College Degree Programs (2005)

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, Other

Moorpark College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Moorpark College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Moorpark College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in animal science and care
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Moorpark College % of degrees in animal science and care
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Moorpark College Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Moorpark College % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Moorpark College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Moorpark College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Moorpark College % of degrees in design
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Moorpark College Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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