Coastline College

11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Coastline College Photo #1 - Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline College Photo #2 - Love where you learn at Coastline College.
Coastline College Photo #3 - If you want the convenience of self-study, but still want to be able to ask questions and receive feedback from an expert, then our courses are just right for you. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline College Photo #4 - If you want the convenience of self-study, but still want to be able to ask questions and receive feedback from an expert, then our courses are just right for you. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline College Photo #5 - A majority of Coastline's classes are online. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline College Photo #6 - One of Coastline's campuses. This one is located in Garden Grove. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline College Photo #7 - One of Coastline's campuses. This is the Westminster Le-Jao campus. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline College Photo #8 - One of Coastline's campuses located in Newport Beach. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline College Photo #9 - Coastline's Esports Club engages students in the classroom and in the game room. The club helps students build connections with students and learn how to have a career in the esports industry.
Coastline College Photo #10 - One of Coastline's campuses. This one is located in Fountain Valley. Awarded three times for Academic Excellence in 2018-2019 - Ranked #1 top leader in online education - Ranked one of the best online Associate's in Human Services degree programs nationwide - Voted the Best in Online Business.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
131:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,197 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
13,545 students
6,239 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Coastline College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
541 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,660 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,440 students
54 students
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CA All Graduation Breakdown
# 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
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% Asian
22%
13%
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% Hispanic
29%
45%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Coastline College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
8%
5%
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% White
28%
26%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Coastline College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Coastline College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in CA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Unknown races
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coastline College.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.81
0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Coastline College and the community college average diversity score of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
35%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Coastline College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Coastline College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of CA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$398
$7,120
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Coastline College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Coastline College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Coastline College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,239
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Coastline College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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.

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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 16,398 students
  • In-state tuition: $46
  • Out-state tuition: $398
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,182 per year for in-state students and $6,344 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Orange County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is South Coast College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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