D
Below Average
Score: 41/100

Coastline Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Fountain Valley, California 92708
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
D
39/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
D
38/100
Experience
F
28/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Quick Stats

8,576
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate
32.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,785
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Coastline Community College

55% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 4,700 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$1,398,313
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,738
1-Year Change
+5.8%
For parents & investors

The Coastline Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,398,313
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,738/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92704 (2.7% cap, Santa Ana)

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🏆 Where Coastline Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#7
American/United States Studies/Civilization
of 7 schools
#18
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 19 schools
#23
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $1,104 $9,888

Financial Aid

63%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
5%
Take Out Loans
$11,785
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,105
$30,001 - $48,000$8,244
$48,001 - $75,000$10,562
$75,001 - $110,000$14,649

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 361 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 331 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 137 grads/yr Biological and Physical Sciences 107 grads/yr American/United States Studies/Civilization 106 grads/yr Humanities/Humanistic Studies 99 grads/yr Sociology, General 71 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 54 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 54 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 53 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 53 grads/yr Economics, General 50 grads/yr Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 48 grads/yr Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 47 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 47 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 36 grads/yr Real Estate 33 grads/yr Psychology, General 25 grads/yr Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General 20 grads/yr Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Coastline Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,576
Total Students
43%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
55%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 27%
Hispanic 33%
Black 9%
Asian 21%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 55%
With Family 45%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~4,700 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 6%
Hybrid (Some Online) 3%
Fully Online 92%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Coastline Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Coastline Community College?
Tuition at Coastline Community College is $1,104 for in-state students and $9,888 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,785.
What is the graduation rate at Coastline Community College?
The graduation rate at Coastline Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Coastline Community College a good school?
Coastline Community College has a Repit College Score of 41/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Coastline Community College?
Coastline Community College has a total enrollment of 8,576 students.
Is there rental demand near Coastline Community College?
Yes! Approximately 55% of students at Coastline Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 4,700 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Fountain Valley area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology