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Coastline Community College

11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Coastline Community College is one of the nation's most innovative institutions providing a high quality, flexible education to students with advanced distance learning options as well as local campuses in 3 different locations in Orange County; Newport Beach, Westminster and Garden Grove. Coastline is recognized for offering more than 250 online and other distance education courses. 

School Highlights

Coastline Community College serves 14,752 students (5% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 14,752 students
  • In-state tuition: $46
  • Out-state tuition: $398
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Coastline Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coastline Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
125 staff
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Coastline Community College has grown by 6% over five years.
The Coastline Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,752 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
118:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
799 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
13,953 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
147 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
799 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,440 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,953 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
21%
13%
% Hispanic
31%
47%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
28%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2333%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$32,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $46 is less than the state average of $1,516. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $398 is less than the state average of $6,779. The out-state tuition has declined by 94% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$46
$1,516
Out-State Tuition Fees
$398
$6,779
Tuition Notes
The cost for California residents is $46 per unit. The cost for non-residents is $381 per unit.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Coastline offers certificates and A.A/A.S. transfer degree programs for students. Online students recieve the same support as on-site student, with family and or work obligations, our students have options on course length and start date to personalize their schedule and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Coastline Community College cost?
Coastline Community College's tuition is approximately $46 for In-State students and $398 for Out-State students.
What is Coastline Community College's ranking?
Coastline Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 14,752 students
  • In-state tuition: $46
  • Out-state tuition: $398
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • 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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Orange County, CA is 54%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Orange County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to 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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