·Public Community College
Cypress College is a public community college founded in 1966, serving northern Orange County, California as part of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). Located on a beautiful campus in Cypress, the college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses for students across a dynamic Southern California suburban community. Cypress College's Chargers compete in intercollegiate athletics through the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in spirited Royal Purple and Old Gold. The college is recognized for its welcoming campus environment, strong transfer outcomes, and broad programs spanning healthcare, business, technology, aviation maintenance, mortuary science, and the liberal arts. With over 18,000 students and international students from more than 50 countries, Cypress College is committed to student success, equity, and workforce development in one of California's most productive economic regions.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$12,540
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,379
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
