Ventura College

Ventura College is a public two-year institution located in Ventura, California, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 16,174 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 43% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

Ventura College offers a broad range of technical and vocational certificate programs. Trades and engineering offerings include Welding Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting and CAD/CADD, and Building/Construction Site Management. Health-related programs include Registered Nursing and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician. Additional programs cover Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Technology and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant. Most programs are available at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Situated along the Southern California coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Ventura College draws from a diverse regional community with strong demand in construction, automotive, healthcare, and public utilities sectors. The college provides accessible pathways to technical credentials for students throughout the greater Ventura County area.