Cypress College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state California residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 13,354 students.
About This School
Cypress College is a public institution located in Cypress, California with approximately 13,354 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,606 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $41,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Cypress College is a public community college in Cypress, California. It is part of the California Community Colleges System and belongs to the North Orange County Community College District. It offers a variety of general education, transfer courses, and 145 vocational programs leading to associate degrees and certificates.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 35% graduation rate suggests many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, with a median debt of just $10,000 at graduation, you're not taking on enormous risk, and the 145 vocational and transfer programs make this a practical, affordable stepping stone — especially if you have a clear goal like transferring to a four-year school or earning a career certificate. Median earnings of $41,100 a decade out are modest, so pair this with a targeted plan rather than treating it as a default option.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,354 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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