Study Abroad

English proficiency test scores should not be older than two years. Students can submit the following English proficiency test scores at Orange Coast College-

• Duolingo Test for English  - 95
• TOEFL -  Internet-Based 61 or Paper Based 500 (TOEFL code: 4584)
• IELTS - 5.5
• Eiken - 2A (if the score is a 2, a minimum raw score of 2150)
• iTEP - 3.5
• PTE (Pearsons Test for English) Academic - 45
• Michigan English Test (MET) - B2
• Cambridge English Language Assessment - B2
• GTEC CBT - 1051

Orange Coast College is a public community college. It works on an open admission policy where applicants with minimum requirements are accepted so the acceptance rate of Orange Coast College is 100%.

Steps for applying at Orange Coast College-

Apply through OCC enrollment center.

Fill out the application form.

Submit the required documents-

• Financial support documents.
• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency test scores.
• Immigration related documents.

Pay the application fee of $55.

Application processing takes around 14 business days and applicants will get a follow up email.

Once the admission review process is finalized students will receive a decision by email.

Following are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students-

• Passport-sized photos.
• Passport with expiration 6 months or more from date of entry to the U.S.
• Proof of admission to Orange Coast College.
• I-20 Form issued by the college.
• I-901 SEVIS fee receipt.
• Academic Records/Transcripts.
• English proficiency test scores.
• Documents proving intent to return to the home country after completion of study.
• Financial support evidence.
• Confirmation page of DS-160 non-immigrant visa application. 

Student reviews about East Los Angeles College are mostly positive. Students like that the campus offers a wide variety of classes and the professors are very supportive. Students appreciate the diverse student body. According to a few reports, the college offers a number of tools, including workshops, tutoring centers, and counselors, to assist students. Some negative reviews mention that the financial aid process of the college is slow.

East Los Angeles College does not offer on-campus housing. However, the college offers resources. International Students generally live in apartments close to campus or rent rooms in houses within the community. Students can find apartment listings and contacts on the college's official website. The average apartment rent at Monterey, where the college is located, ranges between $1,800 and $3,200.

UCSD has retained its overall ranking as No. 21 in Forbes' annual list, that showcases 500 private and public school that 'produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less-student debt”. In the Academic Ranking of World Universities, UC San Diego ranks as No. 18 in its list of the top universities in the world.

For the MBA Class of 2024 graduates, the University of San Diego graduates have an average salary of USD 116,430 (Around INR 99 lakh). A total of 72% received offers within 3 months of graduation. The industries where the graduates are included are Consulting, Healthcare, technology, Financial Services, etc. A few of the job functions on which the MBA graduates of this university are employed are Finance / Accounting, Consulting, Marketing / Sales, Operations / Logistics, etc.

The average salary for UC San Diego graduates is USD 93,000 per year (Around INR 80 lakh). A few of the job titles on which the graduates are employed are Mechanical Engineer, Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, etc. The average salary as per the job titles is given below:

Popular employers of this university's graduates are Northrop Grumman Corporation, Intel Corporation, Raytheon Co., Johnson & Johnson, etc.