Central Coast College

480 S Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
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School Highlights

Central Coast College serves 364 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Central Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Central Coast College has grown by 79% over five years.
The Central Coast College diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
364 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
261 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
103 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
261 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
103 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
86%
7%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
7%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,823
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,155
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
57%
77%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Central Coast College?
The acceptance rate of Central Coast College is 57%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 364 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 57%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,516 per year for in-state students and $6,779 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,819 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in California is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Fremont. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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