Ventura College is a public community college founded in 1925, serving the Ventura County community for over a century as one of the oldest community colleges in California. Located on a 112-acre campus in Ventura, the college serves approximately 14,500 students with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses. Part of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD), Ventura College offers the Ventura College Promise program, providing free first-year tuition for recent Ventura County high school graduates. The Pirates athletic teams compete in the Western State Conference. Ventura College draws international students from countries including Canada, Brazil, France, India, Japan, South Korea, and many others through its active International Student Program. The college is recognized for its strong transfer outcomes, student support services, and commitment to equity and access for all Ventura County residents.
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
$$8,146
/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): $9,615
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.
