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Oxnard College, also referred to as OC, is a coeducational, community college located in Oxnard, California, United States. It was established in 1975. The College spreads across a 118-acre campus near College Park in Oxnard. The College grants admission to approximately 6,500 students annually.
The academic departments of Oxnard College include:
The College's sports teams are called the Condors. The official mascot is the Condor. Students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, and volleyball. The College has a fully equipped gymnasium and a state-of-the-art fitness center to help students keep in shape throughout the year.
Oxnard College is in a medium-sized city, in Oxnard, CA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Oxnard College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Oxnard College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Oxnard College are higher than most.
The school, in 2007, had 6,803 students (3,664 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Oxnard College are minorities.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Oxnard College
4000 S Rose Ave
Oxnard, CA 93033-6699
General Phone: (805) 986-5800
http://www.oxnardcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 298 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, history, anthropology, political science, Spanish language, sign language translation, English, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 85 | child development, human services |
| Business And Management | 62 | business management, accounting, sales and marketing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | fire-fighting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Law | 21 | legal assistant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 17 | culinary arts, restaurant and catering management |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | HVAC tech, hazardous materials tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 16 | dental hygienist, dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking, information technology, web design |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 4 | science tech |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 2 | radio and television, public relations, digital communications, journalism |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | drawing |
| Fine Arts | 0 | sculpture |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical records tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Oxnard College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 458 | 42 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 103 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 19 |
In 2007, Oxnard College had a total enrollment of 6,803 students (3,664 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 97% |
| State unknown | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oxnard, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
Financial Aid:
Oxnard College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1284200)
Oxnard College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $87,248 | 12 | $76,026 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $87,248 | 12 | $76,026 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $80,937 | 40 | $77,901 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $80,937 | 40 | $77,901 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oxnard College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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