Highest earnings after college
Median earnings ten years after starting.
- 1Pepperdine University$82,939
- 2California Lutheran University$68,712
- 3California State University-Channel Islands$62,152
- 4Thomas Aquinas College$55,619
- 5Moorpark College$49,044
College & student life
College guide to Oxnard
Oxnard college guide: Oxnard College, Ventura College, Moorpark College and more, with rankings, campus events, game days and study spots.
Colleges near Oxnard
Pick a campus for its live schedule, game days and the best spots nearby.
OCIn Oxnard
Community college · Since 1975Oxnard College5,000–9,999 students34% graduate
6 mi awayCommunity college · Since 1925Ventura College10,000–19,999 students39% graduate
21 mi awayPublic college · Since 1967Moorpark College10,000–19,999 students44% graduate
8 mi awayPublic university · Since 2002California State University-Channel Islands5,000–9,999 students$9,849 net price · 51% graduate
29 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1937Pepperdine University5,000–9,999 students$58,098 net price · 83% graduate
17 mi awayPrivate university · Since 1959California Lutheran University1,000–4,999 students$30,109 net price · 70% graduate
CLV5 mi away
Private collegeThe Colleges of Law at VenturaUnder 1,000 students
17 mi awayPrivate college · Since 1971Thomas Aquinas CollegeUnder 1,000 students$26,196 net price · 84% graduate
College list from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory (NCES).
Campus in pictures near Oxnard
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Ventura College
Moorpark College
California State University-Channel Islands
Pepperdine University
California Lutheran University
Ventura College
Moorpark College
California State University-Channel Islands
Pepperdine University
California Lutheran University
Ventura College
Moorpark College
California State University-Channel IslandsGames and campus events near Oxnard
The next seven days at every college in this guide, updated daily from their own calendars.
How colleges near Oxnard compare
Ranked on official College Scorecard figures: what graduates earn, what students pay after aid, and how many finish.
Best value
Median earnings per dollar of the average yearly net price.
- 1California State University-Channel Islands6.3× net price
- 2California Lutheran University2.3× net price
- 3Thomas Aquinas College2.1× net price
- 4Pepperdine University1.4× net price
Most affordable
Average yearly net price after grants and scholarships.
- 1California State University-Channel Islands$9,849
- 2Thomas Aquinas College$26,196
- 3California Lutheran University$30,109
- 4Pepperdine University$58,098
Highest graduation rates
Share of full-time students who finish within 150% of normal time.
Most selective
Lowest admission rates.
- 1Pepperdine University63% admitted
- 2California Lutheran University76% admitted
- 3Thomas Aquinas College83% admitted
- 4California State University-Channel Islands95% admitted
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A college appears in a list only when the Department reports that figure for it; graduation rates compare four-year colleges.
Compare colleges near Oxnard side by side
Size, cost after aid, graduation and earnings for every college in this guide. Tap a column to sort.
| College | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard CollegeCommunity college | In town | 6,240 | – | Open | 34% | $41,393 |
| Ventura CollegeCommunity college | 6 mi | 10,150 | – | Open | 39% | $43,430 |
| Moorpark CollegePublic college | 21 mi | 12,082 | – | Open | 44% | $49,044 |
| California State University-Channel IslandsPublic university | 8 mi | 5,013 | $9,849 | 95% | 51% | $62,152 |
| Pepperdine UniversityPrivate university | 29 mi | 3,553 | $58,098 | 63% | 83% | $82,939 |
| California Lutheran UniversityPrivate university | 17 mi | 2,296 | $30,109 | 76% | 70% | $68,712 |
| The Colleges of Law at VenturaPrivate college | 5 mi | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate college | 17 mi | 566 | $26,196 | 83% | 84% | $55,619 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. A dash means the Department doesn't report that figure for the college.
Coffee and study spots
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CA
Cafe Amri
Breakfast & lunchHB
Hollywood Beach Cafe
Breakfast & lunchDC
YM
Yolanda's Mexican Cafe
MexicanDC
Downtown Cafe by JL
FamilyLJ
PC
Pacific Cafe
CafeCC
Cajun Country Cafe
Local diningHC
Heavenly Cakes
BakeryOpen late
Kitchens and bars serving past 10 p.m.
Easy on the wallet
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