Ventura College
Institutional Data
Return on Investment Metric Years to Recoup Expected Net Costs
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0.4 Years to Recoup Costs
Student Achievement Data
Participates in Title IV Federal Student Aid Programs
Institutional Information
Address
4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003
Phone
805-289-6000
Website
System
Ventura County CCD
Staff Liaison
Kevin Bontenbal
Degrees
Associate of Science, Associate of Science for Transfer, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts for Transfer, Certificate of Achievement
Total Enrollment
12,665
Academic calendar
Semester Plan
Institutional Type
Public (state/local) two-year
Accreditation Information
Accreditation Status
Accredited
Most Recent Commission Action
June 27, 2025
Initial Accreditation
1952
| Name | Position | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Hall | Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs | Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) |
| Dr. Luca E. Lewis | Interim President | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) |
| James Zavas | Vice President of Business and Admin. Services | Chief Business Officer (CBO) |
| Dr. Steven Hall | Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs | Chief Academic Officer (CAO) |
| Dr. Steven Hall | Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs | Chief Instructional Officer (CIO) |
| Jennifer Garner | Academic Senate President | Chief Faculty Senate (CFS) |
| Name | Address | Location Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura College | 4667 Telegraph Road Ventura, CA 93003 US |
Main Campus | Active |
| Ventura College East Campus | 957 Faulkner Road, 106 Santa Paula, CA 93060 US |
Additional Location | Active |
| Program Name | Degree Type | Method of Assessment | Credits required for Program Completion | Title IV | Distance Education | Correspondence Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Accounting Technician | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Administrative Office Assistant | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Architectural Design | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Architectural Science | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Automotive Career Education | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 71 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 64.5 | No | Yes | No |
| Business Management | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Child Development | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Construction Technology - Building Inspection | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Construction Technology - Construction Management | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice- Academic | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diesel Mechanics | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 65 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & Manufacturing | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Studies | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 66 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 68-70 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Food Safety | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Health Sciences | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medical Assistant-Administrative | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nursing | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 83-85 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physical Science: Engineering Technology | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 62 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Media Marketing, AS | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Supervision | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Veterinary Technology | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 81 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Science: Wastewater | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Science: Water | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Welding Technology | Associate of Science | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Administration of Justice | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Agriculture Business | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Agriculture Plant Science | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business Administration | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | No | Yes | No |
| Business Administration 2.0 | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Film, Television, and Electronic Media | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Geology | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Public Health Science | Associate of Science for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ceramics | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chicana/o Studies | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Film Studies | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fine Art | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Pattern I - Natural Sciences Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Arts and Humanities Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Arts and Humanities Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Liberal Studies Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Liberal Studies Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III - Social and Behavioral Sciences Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III � Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies Patterns II/III � Natural Sciences or Mathematics Emphasis | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies: Arts & Humanities (Pattern 1) | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies: Holistic Studies (Pattern 1) | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| General Studies: Social & Behavioral Sciences (Pattern 1) | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Global and International Studies | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Photography | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Work/Human Services | Associate of Arts | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Anthropology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Art History | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Communication Studies 2.0 | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Elementary Teacher Education | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| English | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Geography | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| History | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Kinesiology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Philosophy | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Political Science | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Justice Studies, Chicano Studies | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Work and Human Services | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Sociology | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Spanish | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Studio Arts | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Theatre Arts | Associate of Arts for Transfer | Credit-based using credit hour | 60 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Accounting | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 20 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Accounting Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 20 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Administrative Office Assistant | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Agriculture Business | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 24-25 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Agriculture Pest Control Adviser Preparation | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 42 | No | Yes | No |
| Analog Photography | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 21-21 | Yes | No | No |
| Antiracism in Teaching | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | No | Yes | No |
| Architectural Design | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 19-20 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Architectural Science | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 25 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Athletic Coaching | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 16-16 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Automotive Career Education Expert Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 52 | No | Yes | No |
| Automotive Performance Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 34 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Automotive Repair Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 22 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Automotive Service Technician | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 35.5 | No | Yes | No |
| Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Studies | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 34 | No | Yes | No |
| Business Management | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 21 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ceramics | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 33 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Child Development | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 27 | Yes | Yes | No |
| CNC Machine Operator | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 16 | No | Yes | No |
| Community Health and Health Education | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 19 | No | Yes | No |
| Construction Technology - Building Inspection | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 28-30 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Construction Technology - Construction Management | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 30 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Creative Writing | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 19 | No | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice- Academic | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 21-22 | Yes | Yes | No |
| CSU General Education: Breadth | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 39 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Diesel Engine Repair | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 20 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Drafting Technology: Industrial Design & Manufacturing | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 29 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Studies | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 37 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 45-47 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Family Child Care Teaching | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 20 | No | Yes | No |
| Fine Art | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 33 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Food Safety | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Forensic Science | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 45-45 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Heavy Equipment and Industrial Systems Operation and Maintenance | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 29 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Holistic Health | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 19 | Yes | Yes | No |
| IGETC | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 37 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Industrial Technology and Fabrication | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 29 | No | Yes | No |
| Infant and Toddler Teaching | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 16 | No | Yes | No |
| Intercollegiate Athletics | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 28-28 | Yes | No | No |
| Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 25 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medical Assistant-Administrative | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 21 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Repair | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 20 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Music | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 29 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pathway to Law School | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 24 | No | Yes | No |
| Photography | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 27 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physical Science: Engineering Technology | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 34 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Plant Science | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 21-23 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pre-Allied Health Sciences | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 17 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Preschool to Third Grade Teaching | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 19 | No | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 22 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Media Marketing | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Social Work/Human Services | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 29-31 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Supervision | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 18 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Veterinary Assistant | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 27.5 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Science: Wastewater | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 28 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Water Science: Water | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 28 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Welding Technology | Certificate of Achievement | Credit-based using credit hour | 32 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Review Type | Commission Review |
|---|---|
| Midterm Report | January 2028 |
| Comprehensive Peer Review | January 2031 |