General Info

Orange Coast College, founded in 1948 and located in Costa Mesa, Calif., is one of the largest community colleges in the United States. The college enrolls more than 28,000 students each semester. It features facilities, such as computer and high-tech equipment and offers over 130 academic and career programs, including one of the largest public nautical programs. Nearly half the students on campus are enrolled in one of the career and technical programs. Orange Coast College also is also among Orange County's community colleges in the number of students it transfers to the University of California and California State University systems. The college offers fall, spring and summer classes. The institution is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.