Central Coast College is a private community college located in Salinas, CA. It offers 14 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Central Coast College is $18,614. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California private community colleges' average ($28,102).

The school has 631 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,324). The students to faculty ratio is 30 to 1, which is higher than the average ratio (23 to 1) of California community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $18,614 for undergraduate programs at Central Coast College. The tuition & fees at Central Coast College is cheaper than the average costs ($28,102) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Central Coast College and compare to California community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$18,614
Books & Supplies$726
Off-Campus Living Costs$37,076
Average Financial Aid$5,263
Cost of Attendance$56,416
Total Costs After Financial Aid$51,153
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Central Coast College$18,614
Private Community Colleges in California$28,102
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Medical/Clinical Assistant$18,614 $726 49 Hours 12 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$52,047 $7,073 118 Hours 27 Months
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide$3,081 $174 164 Hours 2 Months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$18,825 $515 48 Hours 10 Months
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$45,152 $6,547 86 Hours 21 Months
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training$30,566 $4,745 1,679 Hours 15 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Coast College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs113NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician21 completers
 38 completers
 NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/PhlebotomistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sterile Processing Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training21 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
What is Business program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 631 students at Central Coast College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 28 male students and 537 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
Total565449116
Male Students281612
Female Students537433104

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Coast College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address480 S Main Street, Salinas, CA
Phone831-424-6767
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$18,614
Student Population »631 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »67%
Retention Rate89% (Full-time)
57% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,263
Students to Faculty30:1 (3.33%)