Cerro Coso Community College

Ridgecrest, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About Cerro Coso Community College

Cerro Coso Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Ridgecrest, CA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 3,171 students. 25% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $34,963.

Open

Acceptance

$18,306

Net price

3,171

Enrollment

25%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,306

Average net price

$1,384

In-state tuition

$11,254

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$25,300

Total cost of attendance

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,595

$30–48K

$13,761

$48–75K

$17,054

$75–110K

$21,891

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities35.2%

Business11.4%

Health & Nursing11.2%

Computer Science9.6%

Communications Tech4.6%

Precision Production4.4%

Psychology2.8%

Legal / Pre-Law1.7%

Math & Statistics1.1%

Criminal Justice1.1%

After Graduation

$34,963

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,462

Median earnings (6 yrs)

25%

Graduation rate

27%

Retention rate

57%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,220

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,171

Total enrollment

79%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women

38% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

45%

White

35%

Black

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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