Orange Coast College is a public community college located in Costa Mesa, California, founded in 1947 and serving Orange County as part of the Coast Community College District (CCCD). With over 22,000 students, OCC is one of the largest community colleges in Southern California and is particularly known for its nautical sciences, athletics, and international student programs. The Pirates compete in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) with a long tradition of excellence across many sports. OCC's Global Engagement Center supports F-1 international students from around the world, and the college charges among the higher international per-unit rates in the California system, reflecting strong program investment. Located minutes from the Pacific Ocean in affluent South Orange County, OCC students benefit from proximity to the region's healthcare, technology, aerospace, and tourism industries. The college is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and offers strong transfer pathways to UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and Cal State Long Beach.
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
$$15,060
/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): $11,640
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.
