Quick Facts
- Part One - Overview
- Part Two - Academic Programs
- Part Three - Support Services
- Part Four - Getting Started
- Part Five - Tips for Success
- Conclusion
Student Demographics (Fall 2006)
Total Headcount: 12,617
| Demographic | Percent | Count |
|---|---|---|
|
Female: |
57.2% |
7,213 |
|
Male: |
41.6% |
5,250 |
|
Daytime and Evening |
25.9% |
3,270 |
|
Daytime |
43.6% |
5,507 |
|
Evening |
30.4% |
3,840 |
Full Time Students (12 or more units) by Ethnicity:
| Ethnicity | Percent | Count |
|---|---|---|
|
African American / Black |
2.6% |
323 |
|
Asian / Filipino / Pacific Islander |
6.4% |
812 |
|
Hispanic |
38.5% |
4,862 |
|
Native American |
1.3% |
166 |
|
White |
43.2% |
5,446 |
|
Other |
0.8% |
95 |
|
Unknown |
7.2% |
913 |
Transfer Data
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Ventura College is among the top 20% of all California Community Colleges transferring students to the UC system.
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Ventura College is in the top third of California Community Colleges transferring students to the CSU system.
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Ventura College is among the top 10% of California Community Colleges accounting for Hispanic students transferring to the UC system.
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Ventura College transfers more students than most California Community Colleges, even though 50% of the California Community Colleges have enrollments greater than Ventura College.
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Ventura College students that transfer to UC or CSU perform well academically. In addition to earning significant number of bachelor’s degrees, transfer students compare favorably to native students on other academic dimensions such as GPA, persistence and time-to-degree.
Athletic Programs
The "Eye of Tradition" is upon you if you attend Ventura College. You will be a part of a tradition that includes multiple State basketball championships for both men and women, countless Conference championships in all 18 sports, multiple Coach-of-the-Year awards and eleven Western State Conference Sports Supremacy Award titles.
Ventura College is a member of the Western State Conference and the California League of Community Colleges/Commission on Athletics (COA). We abide by all the conference constitution, bylaws, and sports supplements. We abide by the COA Athletic Code. The Dean of Physical Education/Athletics, the Athletic Director and the eligibility clerk determine all athletic eligibility.
Annual Events
Transfer Day is hosted by the Ventura College Transfer Center in the Fall each year. Approximately 75 colleges and universities attend this fair in order to meet with students interested in transferring to their institutions.
Career Fair is hosted by the Ventura College Career Center in the Spring of each year. Approximately 60 area and out of area employers attend to meet with students regarding job opportunities.