South Coast College
Tel:
(714)867-5009
- South Coast College has become one of the leading providers of court reporter career training in California. Students who follow the Court Reporting program have been able to complete their training in a shorter time than they thought possible. South Coast College?s student-focused community is the right place for people who want to improve their lives and enjoy the personal satisfaction that comes with excelling professionally. Since our opening in 1985, we have been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth. No matter what your career aspirations, train at Platt for the career of a lifetime. Our training programs are designed to prepare you for a new, exciting career in the rapidly growing legal or medical field. Our students can select from several hands-on programs.
School Highlights
- South Coast College serves 342 students (68% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- South Coast College is one of 17 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
- The nearest community college to South Coast College is Career Networks Institute (1.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five years.
| South Coast College | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 4 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 342 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 233 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 109 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | 2% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 40% | 37% |
| % Black | - | 7% |
| % White | 45% | 32% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 62% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,000 | $34,900 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 91% | 80% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $12,906 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $24,196 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to South Coast College is Career Networks Institute (1.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Career Networks InstitutePrivate, for profit651 students | 1.10 Mi702 W Town and Country Rd
Orange, CA 92868
(714)437-9697 1.10651 - Santa Ana CollegePublic29,590 students | 2.10 Mi1530 W. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706
(714)564-6000 2.1029,590 - Maric College-AnaheimPrivate, for profitn/a students | 2.60 Mi1360 S Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714)758-1500 2.60n/a - Career College of CaliforniaPrivate, for profit194 students | 2.80 Mi201 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)586-5775 2.80194 - Concorde Career College-Garden GrovePrivate, for profit974 students | 3.80 Mi12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714)703-1900 3.80974
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