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 75%.
The student population of Coastline College has declined by 29% over five years.
The Coastline College diversity score of 0.78 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
6,312 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%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.78
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 $2,083. 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 $7,122. The out-state tuition has declined by 91% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$46
$2,083
Out-State Tuition Fees
$398
$7,122
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
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.
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