Oxnard College
Community college in Oxnard, California, US
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Oxnard College is a public community college in Oxnard, California, United States. Established in 1975 by the Ventura County Community College District,[3] it serves the Oxnard Plain cities of Oxnard, Camarillo, and Port Hueneme. Oxnard College offers both degrees and certificates in 26 different fields.[4] The college offers associate degrees — including the California transfer curriculum — and one bachelor's degree, as well as career and technical education programs to the local community.
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| Type | Public community college |
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| Established | 1975 |
Parent institution | Ventura County Community College District |
| Endowment | $151,380 (2011/2012)[1] |
| Students | 7,694[2] |
| Location | , U.S. 34°09′50.98″N 119°09′26.39″W |
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| Nickname | Condors |
Sporting affiliations | CCCAA – WSC |
| Website | oxnardcollege.edu |
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History
The first two permanent buildings were occupied in the fall of 1979. In 2002, due to the passage of the Measure S bond, Oxnard College received $129 million that would be allocated towards new buildings and renovations.[5] These newly acquired funds led to the creation of new building on campus such as Condor Cafe in 2009.[5] The campus also held dedication ceremonies for the new buildings, including a new Student Services building in 2009, a new Performing Arts building in Spring 2011, a new Library Learning Resource Center (LLRC) in June 2012, and a new Dental Hygiene building in 2016.[5] Some renovations that were also made to existing buildings were an expansion of classrooms in the Child Development Center.[5] This also included the renovation and expansion of athletic facilities which included a new track/soccer stadium, a new softball field, and upgraded baseball facilities.[5] In 2014, renovation and seismic retrofitting began on the old Learning Resource Center (LRC) building; the work was completed in 2017 and the building is now known as Condor Hall.[5]
Academics
There are three academic departments at Oxnard College:[6]
- Career & Technical Education;
- Library & Liberal Studies;
- Math, Science, Health, PE and Athletics.
A four-year dental hygiene bachelor's degree program was announced in 2024,[7] and began effectively in the fall of 2025.[8]
Student services
The Dream Resource Center provides resources to undocumented students.[9][10]
The Extended Opportunities Program (EOPS) is designed to specifically aid low income students.[11] The EOPS helps students navigate college and focuses on being a tool for those students who need an extra hand.
The Oxnard College Honors Program, which began in the fall of 2019, comprises specialized courses aimed at developing academic aptitude.[12]
Athletics
Oxnard's athletic teams are nicknamed the Condors. The college currently sponsors four men's and four women's varsity teams. The college competes as a member of the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) in the Western State Conference (WSC).[13]
Notable alumni
Notable alumni of Oxnard College include:
- René Corado — ornithologist and writer[14]
- Judith Kelley — Dean of Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy[15]
- Jeremiah Massey - Professional Basketball player[16]
- Carmen Perez — civil rights activist[17]
- Jack Wilson - Former Major League Baseball player[18]