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South Coast College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 8%

Located in Orange, California, South Coast College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of South Coast 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.

South Coast College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and 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 South Coast College is reported to be 8%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 64%.

South Coast College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,106

Cost of attendance at South Coast College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,106

Cost of attendance at South Coast 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 For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 50 of freshman students at South Coast College received on average $7,883 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.

$7,883
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 50% $7,403 $14,805
Other Federal Grant 2 50% $7,883 $15,765
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 50% $7,883 $15,765

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South Coast 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 South Coast College students is 8.3%.

8.3%

Service Offerings

South Coast College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

South Coast 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