Coastal Bend College
- Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive, public community college serving a diverse South Texas area. It is a student-centered institution committed to the highest integrity and to the development of an educational culture that supports creativity, encourages professional development, and promotes excellence in all areas.
School Highlights
Coastal Bend College serves 2,189 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,189 students
- In-state tuition: $4,506
- Out-state tuition: $4,956
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Coastal Bend College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 262 teachers has grown by 24% over five years.
Coastal Bend College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
262 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastal Bend College has declined by 41% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 41:1 over five years.
The Coastal Bend College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,189 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,120 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
1,069 students
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
76%
47%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
17%
29%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.68
College Completion Rate
24%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,506 is more than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has grown by 70% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,956 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has grown by 87% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,506
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,956
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,500
$6,536
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,999
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Coastal Bend College is a two year community college with an open door policy. The district was created in 1965 and opened in 1967 with 790 students. The main campus is located in Beeville, Texas with centers in Alice, Kingsville, and Pleasanton. The total enrollment for Fall 2004 was 4,016. Coastal Bend College-Beeville's modern computerized campus is second to none. Located at 3800 Charco Road, the facility serves the educational needs of more than 1,300 students. State-of-the-art training is offered in occupational programs such as accounting, air conditioning and refrigeration, child development, computer information technology, cosmetology, dental hygiene, drafting and design technology, electronic servicing, emergency medical service, general office management, health information technology, law enforcement, office automation technology, vocational nursing, and welding. The campus also offers hundreds of academic courses which are transferable to most four-year institutions. Coastal Bend College offers the Associate in Arts Degree; the Associate in Science Degree; the Associate in Applied Science Degree, and Certificates of Achievement in specialized technical and occupational fields. Coastal Bend College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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