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School Highlights

South Coast College serves 254 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

South Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five years.
South Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
308 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
4
11

Student Body

The student population of South Coast College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The South Coast College diversity score of 0.83 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
254 students
7,899 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
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# Full-Time Students
168 students
1,660 students
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# Part-Time Students
86 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
168 students
1,580 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
86 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
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% Asian
8%
14%
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% Hispanic
27%
45%
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% Black
13%
5%
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% White
23%
26%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%
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% Non Resident races
6%
3%
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% Unknown races
4%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.83
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South Coast 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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in South Coast 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
$21,790
$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in South Coast 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
$20,375
$6,239
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in South Coast 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%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 0.74, which is higher 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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