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InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 98%

Located in Fairfield, California, InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield 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.

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, 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.

The retention rate of students at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is 75% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield was $22,160. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield net price calculator

$22,160

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $22,160 $5,754 (35%) $18,576 $19,352 $22,371 $24,488 $24,565
2021 $16,406 $3,306 (17%) $15,593 $16,816 $19,941 $19,941
2020 $19,712 $5,198 (36%) $19,463 $20,749
2019 $14,514 $62 $13,893 $17,363 $17,761
2018 $14,576 $2,330 (19%) $14,576
2017 $12,246 $492 (4%) $12,246
2016 $12,738 $9,166 (42%) $12,581 $12,685 $13,003 $32,122 $32,122
2015 $21,904 $161 $21,685 $26,161 $26,748
2014 $22,065 -- $22,105 $23,066 $26,343 $26,343 $26,343

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield received on average $4,545 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.

$4,545
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 178 87% $4,346 $773,570
Other Federal Grant 178 87% $4,545 $808,970
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 178 87% $4,545 $808,970

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 92% of freshman students at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield received $7,074 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,074
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 189 92% $7,074 $1,336,922
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 189 92% $7,074 $1,336,922

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,941
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield sorted by popularity.

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 36

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

No graduate

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 23

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 23 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 167 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 163 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 163 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

97.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 167 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

2.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield is greatly skewed towards men students, with 88.7% of undergraduate students being men and 11.3% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 62, with 7 women and 55 men.

  • men 88.7% 55 students
  • women 11.3% 7 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 21% 13 students
  • 25-29 20% 12 students
  • 40-49 16% 10 students
  • 22-24 11% 7 students
  • 30-34 11% 7 students
  • 20-21 8% 5 students
  • 35-39 7% 4 students
  • 50-64 5% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

InterCoast Colleges-Fairfield offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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