Cerro Coso Community College

Cerro Coso Community College is a public 2-year, two-campus college located in Ridgecrest, California. It offers associate degrees and certificates in more than 100 subjects. We offer transfer programs with universities throughout the state for students wishing to continue their education at four-year colleges and universities as well as occupational training courses which prepare students for careers in high demand professions.

The Cerro Coso Community College District is one of the largest employers in Kern County. The district provides educational opportunities that serve over 5,700 students annually through its two campuses and five centers located within an 80 mile radius from Ridgecrest including: Boron, Chilao, Lake Isabella/Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake.

Cerro Coso Community College is one of the 103 public 2-year colleges in California. The campus is located in a rural area, in Ridgecrest. According to the NCES 2017 report, 5,725 students attend the school and 18% of graduating class students graduate within 150% time it takes to complete their studies. In-state tuition for 2017-2018 academic year was $1,288 with fees at $2 while out-of-state tuition and fees were $7,224 and $2 respectively.

Located in the high desert of Southern California, Cerro Coso Community College is a public two-year college that offers associate degrees as well as career and technical education certificates. With over 5,000 students from all walks of life, we are proud to be one of the top colleges in our state for graduating students on time.

Location: United States, California