School Highlights
Central Coast College serves 364 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Acceptance Rate: 57%
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
Central Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Central Coast College has grown by 79% over five years.
The Central Coast College diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
364 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
261 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
103 students
8,299 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
261 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
103 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a

% Asian
1%
13%

% Hispanic
1%
47%

% Black
86%
7%

% White
n/a
23%

% Hawaiian
7%
1%

% Two or more races
2%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%


Diversity Score
0.25
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8475%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$3,823
$10,063

Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,155
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
57%
77%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Central Coast College?
The acceptance rate of Central Coast College is 57%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
What is Central Coast College's ranking?
Central Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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