Ventura College

What Ventura College does

Ventura College is a public community college founded in 1925 and operated as a unit of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD), serving Ventura County, California from its main campus at 4667 Telegraph Road in Ventura and a satellite East Campus in Santa Paula. The institution delivers associate degrees, certificates, transfer preparation to CSU/UC systems, and career technical education across 30+ program areas including STEM, Welding Technology, Water Science, and Automotive Technology, with documented outcome targets to increase CSU STEM transfers by 20%. It is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), with 63% of CSU STEM transfers identified as Hispanic/Latinx students, and runs the Project S:AIL in STEM initiative (institutionalized October 2025) and the NSF LSAMP C6 Alliance (transitioned May 2025) focused on underrepresented minority STEM success.

Technology and delivery are built on Canvas LMS (Instructure) for online and hybrid courses, supplemented by NetTutor for 24/7 tutoring, Zoom and ConferZoom for synchronous instruction, Turnitin for academic integrity, and Microsoft 365 for administrative operations. Student support services include the Stan Weisel Tutoring Center (CRLA Level 1 certified — first in VCCCD), STEM Harbor study center, Veterans Resource Center, Basic Needs Office, and extensive counseling and transfer advising. Distance Education is staffed with at least four instructional designers and offers Chromebook lending, a 24/7 Canvas support hotline, and dedicated student orientation.

The business model is that of a government state entity funded primarily through California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) apportionment, federal Title III/V and TRIO grants, NSF LSAMP awards, California-resident enrollment fees ($46/unit), international student tuition, and Ventura College Foundation donations. Free tuition is offered to first-time full-time students via the Ventura College Promise. Distribution channels include on-campus instruction, asynchronous distance education, K-12 dual enrollment, international student recruitment, and direct-to-community outreach through events, social media, and civic engagement partnerships with organizations such as TurboVote, Rock the Vote, and the League of Women Voters.

Name

Ventura College

Legal name

Ventura College

Website

https://venturacollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ventura College is a public community college founded in 1925 in Ventura, California, serving Ventura County through associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways to CSU/UC, and career technical education delivered on-campus, online via Canvas LMS, and via dual enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Vocational training
• University transfer pathways
• Workforce certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Funding (LCFF): Primary funding from California Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) based on attendance and student demographics
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Enrollment fees ($46 per unit for California residents) and international student tuition, plus various service fees
3. Federal and State Grants: Title III and Title V HSIs grants, TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Student Support Services), NSF LSAMP grants supporting STEM programs, and federal work study funding
4. Ventura College Foundation Donations: Private donations through the Ventura College Foundation supporting student scholarships and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ventura College is a public community college that delivers associate degree programs, certificate programs, and university-transfer courses across academic, technical, and workforce fields. Students enroll in in-person, online, or hybrid formats using Canvas, with support from NetTutor tutoring, counseling, veteran services, and the Ventura College Promise free-tuition program. The college serves learners across Ventura County through its main campus, an East Campus in Santa Paula, and an on-site aquatic center.

Product overview

Ventura College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and student support services. The institution operates primarily as an in-person and distance education provider, with online learning delivered through Canvas LMS and supplemented by NetTutor for 24/7 tutoring. STEM-focused initiatives like Project S:AIL in STEM and the STEM Harbor center provide targeted academic support, while career education programs (including Welding Technology and Water Science) offer vocational training pathways. Student life services include tutoring, counseling, career services, and ASVC student government. The college is part of the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and uses Microsoft 365 for institutional operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VC East Campus: Ventura College East Campus location serving the Santa Clara River Valley community in Santa Paula, CA.

Products and services

• Associate degree programs Two-year degree programs (Associate in Arts and Associate in Science) for students seeking affordable post-secondary education and university transfer preparation.
• Certificate programs (Water Science, Welding, Accounting, etc.) Short-term workforce certificates in fields such as Water Science, Welding, Accounting, Child Development, and Art for learners seeking direct employment credentials.
• University transfer pathway Transferable coursework and advising services that prepare students to enter four-year universities, including articulation agreements with senior institutions.
• Ventura College Promise program (free tuition) Free-tuition enrollment program for qualifying first-time students that waives enrollment fees for the first academic year.
• Veterans Resource Center services Dedicated support services for veteran and military-affiliated students, including GI Bill benefits counseling, transitional support, and academic advising.
• Community Aquatics program Fee-based community aquatics classes including CPR, First Aid, Junior Lifeguard, and American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, delivered at the college's on-site aquatic center.
• Athletics program Intercollegiate athletics program (Ventura College Pirates) available to enrolled students.
• NetTutor online tutoring Free online tutoring service delivered through NetTutor to support student academic success.
• Online and hybrid courses via Canvas Course offerings delivered online or in hybrid format using the Canvas learning management system and Zoom for synchronous sessions.
• Associated Students of Ventura College (ASVC) Student government organization (ASVC) that represents enrolled students and coordinates campus activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Campus-wide fall-to-fall retention baseline: 58.2%; target: 62% through STEM Harbor program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• C6 Alliance (NSF LSAMP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2023C6 Alliance is a National Science Foundation-funded Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Bridge to the Baccalaureate program (NSF LSAMP/B2B) focused on increasing Hispanic/Latinx student success in STEM. The alliance includes eight Central Coast California community colleges: Allan Hancock, Cabrillo, Cuesta, Monterey Peninsula, Moorpark, Oxnard, Santa Barbara City, and Ventura Colleges. Goals include increasing Hispanic STEM transfer rates by 17% and placing students in research/internship opportunities.
• STEM Engagement Council PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-institutional council including Ventura College MESA, Oxnard College MESA and OC STEM, Moorpark College STEM Impacto, and Cal State University Channel Islands AYUDAS program. Objectives include increasing CSU transfers by 20%, UC transfers by 35%, and closing Hispanic student transfer gaps through curriculum alignment and transfer pathway development.
• Channel Islands National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Field Biology internship opportunities, allowing students to gain research experience in marine biology and environmental science through collaborations with park scientists and researchers.
• TurboVote (part of External Partners)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-partisan voter registration partnership providing tools for students to register to vote online, manage registration status, and access voter resources for California and out-of-state students.
• League of Women VotersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-partisan civic organization providing voter education resources and voter guides for students participating in civic engagement activities on campus.
• Rock the VoteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-partisan voter engagement organization partnering with colleges to promote voter registration and civic participation among young people through events and educational resources.
• Escala EducationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvider of STEM-X professional development services for faculty, offering culturally responsive education training and coaching series for teaching at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moorpark College: Sister college within the Ventura County Community College District, also a comprehensive community college serving a similar Ventura County demographic and offering transfer and CTE pathways. Most direct institutional peer sharing the same district governance and funding.
• Oxnard College: Third VCCCD college, also a comprehensive public community college with strong Hispanic-Serving Institution demographics and similar CTE/transfer portfolio. Direct peer in mission, funding model, and student population.
• Santa Barbara City College: C6 Alliance partner and Central Coast comprehensive community college with comparable transfer and CTE offerings, also a member of the NSF LSAMP Bridge to the Baccalaureate program. Highly comparable in scale, mission, and STEM equity focus.
• Allan Hancock College: C6 Alliance partner and Central Coast public community college serving a similar rural/suburban demographic with comparable associate degree, transfer, and CTE programs. Direct peer under the NSF LSAMP collaboration.
• Cabrillo College: C6 Alliance partner providing similar transfer and CTE pathways in the Central Coast region. Comparable in mission and Hispanic-serving demographics, with overlapping STEM equity programs.
• Cuesta College: C6 Alliance partner offering similar two-year transfer, vocational, and community education programs across the Central Coast. Comparable scale and student demographic profile.
• Monterey Peninsula College: C6 Alliance partner with similar associate degree, transfer, and CTE programs serving a coastal California community. Direct peer under NSF LSAMP alliance.

Broad incumbents

• Cal State University Channel Islands: Primary CSU transfer destination for Ventura College students and AYUDAS program partner for STEM transfer. While a four-year university rather than a community college, it is the most relevant receiving institution and policy partner.
• Santa Monica College: Large California public community college with comparable comprehensive transfer/CTE offerings and significant international student enrollment. Comparable in scale and California community college funding model.
• Pasadena City College: Large California public community college with similar comprehensive programs, STEM equity focus, and California Promise funding model. Comparable in operating scale and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ventura_college
• Facebookfacebook.com/venturacountyccd
• Instagraminstagram.com/venturacollegeofficial

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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