South Coast College
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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
Diversity
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

Number of Programs Offered
4
11
School Calendar
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

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
168 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
86 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
298 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
168 students
1,580 students

# 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

% Asian
8%
14%

% Hispanic
27%
45%

% Black
13%
5%

% White
23%
26%

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
4%

% Non Resident races
6%
3%

% Unknown races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.83
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
35%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$21,790
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$20,375
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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South Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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