by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Ventura College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Ventura College is ranked #53 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within California, it ranks #25 of 304 for value.
Below is the detailed Ventura College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Ventura College is ranked #160 out of #346 in California for quality and #25 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Ventura College financial aid page to be sure.
Ventura College is ranked #53 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Ventura College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Ventura College costs about $4,449. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $17,797 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $8,900 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $2,257 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $4,449 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $17,797 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Ventura College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Ventura College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Ventura College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $35,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $17,797 | #53 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $9,028 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $35,600 | — | — |
| All Students | $17,797 | #25 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $9,028 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Ventura College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $1,844 |
| $30K–$48K | $1,803 |
| $48K–$75K | $2,939 |
| $75K–$110K | $6,684 |
| Over $110K | $8,896 |
About 67% of Ventura College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,200 per year. Get more details on the Ventura College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Ventura College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.