Coastline Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	24 to 1
Students retention rate	46%
On-time graduation rate	25%

Located in Fountain Valley, California, Coastline College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Coastline Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Coastline Community College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Coastline College is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Coastline College is 46% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Coastline College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,170

Cost of attendance at Coastline Community College in 2022 for students from California.

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California's average	$6,749
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,010

Cost of attendance at Coastline Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at Coastline Community College received on average $5,613 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,613

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	46	40%	$5,394	$248,139
Other Federal Grant	50	44%	$5,848	$292,419
State Grant/Scholarships	80	70%	$2,000	$159,998
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	27	24%	$500	$13,500
Total Grant & Scholarships	83	73%	$5,613	$465,917

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Coastline Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Coastline Community College students is 24.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 19.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.8%.

24.8%

asian 41.5% 17 students
white 40.0% 14 students
hispanic 8.3% 5 students

Service Offerings

Coastline Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Coastline Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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