- Coastline Community College is one of the nation's most innovative institutions providing a high quality, flexible education to students with advanced distance learning options as well as local campuses in 3 different locations in Orange County; Newport Beach, Westminster and Garden Grove. Coastline is recognized for offering more than 250 online and other distance education courses.
School Highlights
Coastline College serves 23,192 students (7% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 23,192 students
- In-state tuition: $1,150
- Out-state tuition: $6,670
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Coastline College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coastline College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
125 staff
308 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastline College has grown by 107% over five years.
The Coastline College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
23,192 students
7,899 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
186:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
1,660 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
9,653 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
541 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,660 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,440 students
54 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
23%
14%

% Hispanic
18%
45%

% Black
10%
5%

% White
28%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
6%
3%


Diversity Score
0.81
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
35%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,150 is less than the state average of $1,246. The in-state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,670 is more than the state average of $6,603. The out-state tuition has grown by 40% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,150
$1,246

Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,670
$6,603

Tuition Notes
The cost for California residents is $46 per unit.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Coastline Special Program is the largest Disabled Programs and Services Program, Coastline's Military Programs, CyberSecurity, eSports, Learning 1st Program, STAR 2.0 Program, The Computer Information Systems Program, The Digital Graphic Application Program, The Paralegal Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Coastline Art Program
Coastline Special Program is the largest Disabled Programs and Services Program, Coastline's Military Programs, CyberSecurity, eSports, Learning 1st Program, STAR 2.0 Program, The Computer Information Systems Program, The Digital Graphic Application Program, The Paralegal Program
Arts and Music Programs:
Coastline Art Program
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Coastline offers certificates and A.A/A.S. transfer degree programs for students. Online students recieve the same support as on-site student, with family and or work obligations, our students have options on course length and start date to personalize their schedule and goals.
Profile last updated: 11/08/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coastline College cost?
Coastline College's tuition is approximately $1,150 for In-State students and $6,670 for Out-State students.
What is Coastline College's ranking?
Coastline College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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