Central Coast College

111 E Navajo Drive, Suite 100
Salinas, CA 93906
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Central Coast College serves 631 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • 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
Programs offered
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
29 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
9
School Calendar
School Motto
Where will you be this time next year?

Student Body

The student population of Central Coast College has grown by 264% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Coast College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
631 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
507 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
124 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
631 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
507 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
124 students
5,850 students
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
85%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$34,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,823
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,155
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
57%
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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, Most Programs Offered, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,238 per year for in-state students and $6,634 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,639 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in California is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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