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$1,392
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
48%
Graduation Rate
74%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$696 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$1,114 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$1,949 saved
36 of 36 CLEP exams accepted
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
12
Men's teams
12
Women's teams
Team Sports(7)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(3)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Rowing
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,562
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$47,348
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Orange Coast College
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $46 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $696
8 exams
24 credits
Save $1,114
14 exams
42 credits
Save $1,949
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$696 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$1,114 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$1,949 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Costa Mesa, California
Orange County
Control
Public
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