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South Coast College

2011 W. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92868
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  • 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:

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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
315 staff
This chart displays total faculty of South Coast College and community college average number of faculty in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
9,796 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of South Coast College and community college average number of enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
32:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of South Coast College and community college average student staff ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
173 students
1,259 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of South Coast College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
121 students
8,537 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of South Coast College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of South Coast College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
294 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
173 students
1,250 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of South Coast College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
121 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in South Coast College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Coast College and the percentage of Asian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
40%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Coast College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Coast College and the percentage of Black community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
25%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Coast College and the percentage of White community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
9%
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in South Coast College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in South Coast College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Coast College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of South Coast College and the community college average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2%
0.4221%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Coast College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of South Coast College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
85%
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,790
$10,500
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$20,375
$6,239
This chart displays 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 California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Orange County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,060 per year for in-state students and $5,648 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 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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