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Cypress College 9200 Valley View Cypress, CA 90630-5897 USA Official telephone: (714) 484-7000 Fax: (714) 761-3934 Website: www.cypress.cc.ca.us/ |
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| Current as of: July 2009 | ||||
| CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS | ||||
| Function type of the institution: | two-year college | |||
| Main student body: | coeducational | |||
| Academic calendar: | semesters | |||
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| ADMISSIONS | ||||
| Fall freshman application deadline: | August 25 | |||
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| ACADEMICS | ||||
| Total number of undergraduate and graduate faculty: | 590 | |||
| Does the institution offer part-time undergraduate degree programs: | Yes | |||
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| STUDENT LIFE | ||||
| Total number of undergraduate students enrolled in the institution: | 15,347 | |||
| Total number of undergraduate, graduate, and first professional students enrolled in the institution: | 15,347 | |||
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY | ||||
| Cypress College, in sunny Southern California is in the shadow of several major tourist attractions, just 12 miles from the beach, and conveniently situated close to the 5, 91, 605, 22, and 405 freeways. The 110 acre Cypress College campus features: a large pond park-like study areas beautiful weather year-round Founded in 1966 110 acre campus 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA 90630 Cypress College is committed to: Excellence Quality and high standards in instruction and student services, supported by professional growth for faculty and staff. Integrity An ethical standard that emphasizes honesty, fairness, accountability, and trust. Collegiality An environment that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, communication, courtesy and respect both on campus and with the surrounding community. Inclusiveness A community that embraces diverse individuals, provides an accessible, supportive climate and encourages a variety of perspectives and opinions. | ||||
| UNIQUE PROGRAMS | ||||
| Cypress College has motivated the minds of nearly a half-million students — including actors, athletes, doctors, executives, mechanics, nurses and teachers. Cypress College has been a: Springboard to their dreams Ticket into their university of choice Provider of essential training for a rewarding career Just one Cypress College class is often all it takes to provide cutting-edge skills that lead to a promotion or a new job. Cypress College, founded in 1966, provides a quality higher education to more than 14,000 students of diverse backgrounds each semester. 14,000 Students 27% Latino 19% Asian/Pacific Islander 6% African American 33% Caucasian 5% other/unidentified Options The Cypress College curriculum contains a road for students to find the way to their educational and career goals. Cypress’ 58 bachelor’s degree programs are equivalent to the first two years at California State University campuses, University of California institutions, and many private universities. 141 career-certificate programs train students in specific occupational areas. Additionally, degrees are offered by Cypress College in 51 programs. Earning an associate's degree boosts lifetime earnings by $250,000 | ||||
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