- 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 16,398 students (7% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 16,398 students
- In-state tuition: $46
- Out-state tuition: $398
- 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
312 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coastline College has declined by 29% over five years.
The Coastline College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
16,398 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
131:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,197 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
13,545 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
541 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,660 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,440 students
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
22%
13%
% Hispanic
29%
45%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
28%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.71
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 $46 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has declined by 94% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $398 is less than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 91% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$46
$1,993
Out-State Tuition Fees
$398
$7,120
Tuition Notes
The cost for California residents is $46 per unit.
The cost for non-residents is $381 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coastline College cost?
Coastline College's tuition is approximately $46 for In-State students and $398 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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