Coastline Community College

Coastline Community College is a public community college located in Fountain Valley, CA. It offers 78 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 78 programs). It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,364 for California residents and $11,612 for out-of-state students at Coastline Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($10,350) of public community colleges in California.
It has 9,008 students that are higher than the average population (5,324 students) of community colleges in California. In addition, 8,235 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 39 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (23 to 1) of California community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $43,100.
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Academic Overview

Coastline Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Fountain Valley, California.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $1,364 for California residents and $11,612 for other students on average. It offers 78 degree programs through 36 Certificate, 42 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 78 programs (36 Certificate, 42 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA
Phone714-546-7600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$1,364
Out-of-State$11,612
Student Population »9,008 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »34%
Transfer-out Rate14%
Retention Rate43% (Full-time)
30% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$1,483
Students to Faculty39:1 (2.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$43,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $1,364 for California residents and $11,612 for out-of-state students at Coastline Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,350) over public community colleges in California.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Coastline Community College. Then, we compare its costs to California community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
California ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$1,364$11,612
Books & Supplies$1,465
Off-Campus Living Costs$28,087
Average Financial Aid$1,483
Cost of Attendance$30,916$41,164
After Financial Aid$29,433$39,681
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$43,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
California ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Coastline Community College$1,364$11,612
Public Community Colleges in California$1,672$10,350
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Coastline Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 78 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 36 Certificate, 42 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs3642NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3642NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
American/United States Studies/CivilizationNOT OFFERED 100 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer GraphicsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 37 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education ProgramsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Education (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
French Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Spanish Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Adult Development and AgingNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is English Language and Literature program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
English Language and LiteratureNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies110 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 280 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic StudiesNOT OFFERED 113 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 126 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PhysicsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 45 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland SecurityNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
what is Social Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EconomicsNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Political Science and GovernmentNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
SociologyNOT OFFERED 72 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/InspectorNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and RepairNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 220 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED 52 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Office Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED 67 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Retail ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Small Business Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is History program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
HistoryNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 9,008 students at Coastline Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,463 male students and 3,329 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,7925916,201
Male Students3,4632613,202
Female Students3,3293302,999

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Coastline Community College, there are 8,077 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 7,580 students were attending classes through distance learning (7,382 students are enrolled exclusively and 198 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,077
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses7,382
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses198
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses497
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