What Cypress College does

Cypress College is a public community college operating within the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), a California state government entity. Founded in 1965 and located at 9200 Valley View Street in Cypress, California, the institution serves approximately 12,000–16,000 students annually across associate degrees, certificates, university transfer pathways, and—since 2017—applied bachelor's degrees in Funeral Services and Dental Hygiene. Cypress operates under California's open-admissions framework, with roughly half of enrollment in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs delivered through seven academic divisions.

The college's curriculum is anchored by differentiated CTE programs that generate employer pipeline value, including the nationally #1-ranked Nursing Program, the #1 Toyota T-TEN automotive technology pathway, and an aviation program featuring a full-motion Twin-Engine Reciprocating and Turbine Motion Simulator. Distance education is delivered via the Canvas learning management system. Capital infrastructure is being modernized through a voter-approved $574 million Measure J general obligation bond (2014), with the new Science, Engineering and Math (SEM) Building opened in 2021 as the first major project; additional builds include a Veterans Resource Center and Fine Arts renovation.

Cypress generates operating revenue from California community college per-unit enrollment fees, state apportionment, property-tax-backed district funding, industry and federal grants (notably $1.43M for a cybersecurity K-12 dual enrollment pathway in 2019 and a $1M individual gift for aviation in 2018), and Foundation fundraising exceeding $3M cumulatively. Its go-to-market relies on open enrollment, high-school dual-enrollment articulation agreements with North Orange County districts, employer partnerships (Toyota/Lexus dealerships, Southern California Edison, National Intercollegiate Flying Association), and multi-channel student marketing via the college website and six social platforms.

Name

Cypress College

Legal name

Cypress College

Website

https://cypresscollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cypress College is a public California community college offering associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways, and applied bachelor's degrees in Funeral Services and Dental Hygiene to students in North Orange County. It runs nationally ranked CTE programs in nursing, automotive, and aviation funded through state apportionment and a $574M voter-approved bond.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Campus Community College Districts (EDAHADAM), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Career technical education
• Transfer pathway programs
• Workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cypress

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Community college tuition revenue from student enrollment fees. Cypress College operates under open admissions policy with approximately half of enrollment in career and technical education programs.
2. Bond Funding (Measure J): $574 million bond measure passed in 2014 providing facility renovation and construction funding for STEM, Fine Arts, Veterans Resource Center, and other campus improvements.
3. Industry Grants and Partnerships: Grant funding from industry partners such as Southern California Edison ($25,000 STEM grant) and other corporate partnerships supporting specific programs.
4. Foundation Donations and Fundraising: Cypress College Foundation raises funds through events including Americana Awards Gala, Golf Classic, and direct donations supporting scholarships and campus improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cypress College is a California community college within the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) that delivers higher-education instruction under an open-admissions policy. It awards associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, plus two baccalaureate programs (Funeral Services and Dental Hygiene), supported by 28 career technical education departments. Coursework is delivered on-campus and through the Canvas distance-education platform, with industry-aligned programs including the #1-ranked Toyota T-TEN automotive program and a #1 nationally ranked nursing program.

Product overview

Cypress College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include: (1) Associate Degrees and Certificates across 28 Career Technical Education (CTE) departments including Automotive Technology (Toyota T-TEN), Nursing (#1 in the nation), Aviation (with full-motion simulator), Health Sciences, Business, and Culinary Arts; (2) Two Bachelor's Degree Programs - Funeral Services and the newly approved Dental Hygiene (2024); (3) University Transfer Programs preparing students for transfer to UC/CSU institutions; and (4) Distance Education for online learning. The college serves approximately half its enrollment in CTE program areas under an open admissions policy, with notable programs like Toyota T-TEN receiving national recognition and state licensure exam pass rates exceeding 85-100% across multiple health science programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Toyota T-TEN Program Automotive technology training program developed in partnership with Toyota/Lexus that prepares students for ASE certification and direct employment at Toyota and Lexus dealerships.
• Nursing Program Associate degree nursing program preparing students for registered nursing licensure, ranked #1 in the United States.
• Aviation & Travel Careers Program Aviation program covering commercial pilot training, flight attendant preparation, airline/airport agent training, and unmanned aerial systems, supported by a full-motion flight simulator.
• Funeral Services Bachelor's Degree Four-year baccalaureate program in Mortuary Science/Funeral Services, one of only 15 California Community Colleges piloting bachelor's degree programs.
• Dental Hygiene Bachelor's Degree Newly approved baccalaureate program in Dental Hygiene, the college's second bachelor's degree alongside Funeral Services.
• Associate Degrees and Transfer Programs Associate degrees, certificates, and university transfer programs across multiple disciplines including liberal arts, sciences, business, and career technical education.
• Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs Career education programs spanning 28 departments, including automotive technology, health sciences, business, culinary arts, mortuary science, and aviation, offering certificates, associate degrees, and transfer options.
• Distance Education Online and hybrid course offerings delivered through the Canvas learning management system, providing remote learning options including captioning and transcription support via the DECT Grant program.
• Cybersecurity K-12 Dual Enrollment Pathway K-12 dual enrollment program in cybersecurity funded by a $1.43 million California Community Colleges grant to educate high school students in the cybersecurity field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nursing program ranked #1 in the country (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Automotive Industry EmployersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 202422 companies representing 31 automotive brands participated in the Automotive Skills Challenge and Career Fair, including Ford, Bridgestone, Snap-On, FormulaD, Electude, Penske Automotive, and multiple dealerships (Tuttle-Click, Norm Reeves Honda, Downey Nissan, Jaguar/Land Rover Newport Beach, Tustin Toyota, McKenna Cars, Tom's Truck Center, Browning Automotive Group). Industry associations included Orange County Automotive Dealers Association and Specialty Equipment Market Association.
• Toyota (T-TEN Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Toyota Technician Training & Education Network (T-TEN) partnership provides automotive technology students with specialized training, ASE certifications, and direct pathways to employment at Toyota and Lexus dealerships. Cypress College's program was named #1 T-TEN program in the nation. The program offers students advanced training including all 8 ASEs and Advanced ASEs in L1 Advanced Engine Performance and L3 Hybrid Vehicle Service certificates.
• Edison International / Southern California EdisonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SCE and parent company Edison International have supported Cypress College programs, faculty innovation, and student success through grant funding for STEM education. The partnership helps prepare students for STEM careers while aligning with workforce needs of the energy sector.
• Southern California Edison / Edison InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Edison International provided $25,000 grant to support STEM studies at Cypress College. Astronomy Professor Michael Frey received $5,000 to purchase a 10-inch Meade Ritchey-Chretien telescope. The partnership strengthens classroom studies and prepares students for STEM career opportunities.
• Jewish Long BeachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Long Beach partnered with Cypress College for the Yom HaShoah Holocaust Day of Remembrance program, supporting Holocaust education and survivor testimony preservation.
• SchoolsFirst Federal Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union partnered with Cypress College for Holocaust education programming, supporting the Yom HaShoah event and survivor gallery.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saddleback College: South Orange County community college with comparable transfer and CTE programs. Directly comparable as a California community college in the same geographic region with similar mission and student base.
• Golden West College: Adjacent community college in Huntington Beach serving the same Orange County student population. Comparable as a California community college with transfer pathways and CTE programs in the same geographic market.
• Rio Hondo College: Southern California community college with similar CTE and transfer programs serving a comparable student demographic. Comparable to Cypress in scale, program mix, and baccalaureate degree pilot participation.
• Pasadena City College: Major Southern California community college with strong transfer rates, health sciences, and CTE programs. Comparable to Cypress in program breadth, scale, and student demographics.
• Santa Monica College: Largest California community college by enrollment with strong transfer and CTE programs. Comparable to Cypress as a comprehensive community college serving diverse student populations in Southern California.
• Long Beach City College: Neighboring Southern California community college with similar comprehensive transfer, CTE, and bachelor's degree pilot offerings. Comparable in scale, program mix, and student demographics to Cypress College.
• Fullerton College: Sister institution in the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), sharing the same district governance, Measure J bond funding, and baccalaureate degree pilot participation. Directly comparable as a California community college with comprehensive transfer and CTE programs.
• Riverside City College: Large Inland Empire community college with similar comprehensive CTE offerings including automotive and health sciences programs. Comparable to Cypress as a California community college with strong workforce development focus.
• Mt. San Antonio College: One of the largest California community colleges with extensive CTE programs including automotive, aviation, and health sciences. Directly comparable as a major California community college with workforce and transfer pathways.
• Orange Coast College: Large Orange County community college with similar comprehensive transfer and CTE offerings, including strong health sciences and marine programs. Directly comparable to Cypress as a California coastal community college serving transfer and workforce students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cypresscollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CypressCC
• Facebookfacebook.com/15849789375
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cypress-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/cypresscollege
• Pinterestpinterest.com/cypresscollege

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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