- For more than 61 years, South Coast College has helped highly motivated individuals improve their lives through education and career training. South Coast College was founded in 1961 in Long Beach, CA, as a private college called Stenotype School of Long Beach. The College relocated to Westminster in 1974, and the corporate name was changed to Whitley College. In 1980, Orange County College of Court Reporting merged into Whitley College, and the name was changed to South Coast College. The College moved from Westminster to Anaheim in 1993. Then in 2001, South Coast College relocated to a facility in the City of Orange, where it currently trains students for legal and medical careers, offering Court Reporting, Paralegal AA Degree, and Medical Assistant programs.
School Highlights
South Coast College serves 294 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
South Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
16 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Coast College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The South Coast College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
294 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
173 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
121 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
294 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
173 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
121 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
40%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
25%
23%
% Hawaiian
9%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,790
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$20,375
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Coast College's ranking?
South Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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