Located just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, Orange Coast College ranks as one of America's largest single-campus community colleges. More than 25,000 students enroll in classes each semester. OCC's student population is diverse. Nearly half the students on campus are enrolled in one of OCC's career and technical programs. The campus is located in Costa Mesa, just four miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Costa Mesa is situated along Southern California's spectacular coastline, in Orange County.
The climate of the area is close to perfect. The average rainfall is just 14 inches. Winters are mild, and summer days are warm and clear. Humidity is almost never a problem. Breezes off the nearby Pacific keep the air clean.