- West Hills College Coalinga strives to become a premiere interactive learner-centered community college recognized for its contribution to the educational, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the region and the state.
School Highlights
Coalinga College serves 4,175 students (15% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,175 students
- In-state tuition: $1,380
- Out-state tuition: $8,490
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Coalinga College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Coalinga College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1932
Total Faculty
63 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coalinga College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Coalinga College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,175 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
66:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
606 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
3,569 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,175 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
606 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,569 students
5,850 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
167 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
75%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,238. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,490 is more than the state average of $6,634. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,238
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$6,634
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,800
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,272
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- West Hills College Coalinga (WHCC) is a member of the 109-campus California community college system. Several transformations have occurred in the past 73 years as the college has transitioned from an extension center to an independent institution to one of two colleges in the West Hills Community College District (WHCCD). WHCC is located in southwest Fresno County on State Highways 33 and 198, approximately twelve miles west of Interstate 5, almost midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The population for Coalinga is 11,668. The college also serves the rural communities of Huron, Mendota, Firebaugh, San Joaquin, Tranquillity, and Avenal. The college is located on a forty-acre campus, has a 137-acre campus farm, a 230-acre new farm, and one off-campus center in Firebaugh, approximately 55 miles northeast of Coalinga. The main college campus has two residence halls housing 180 students, and offers an extensive transportation system utilizing mini-vans. North District Center(NDC) provides student support services that relate directly to the college's mission and demonstrate the institution's commitment to providing student-centered learning opportunities for the center's diverse population. NDC provides Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), and a Mini-Corps program, as well as the traditional admissions, records, counseling, advising, financial aid, learning communities, learning resources, student activities, and cultural events to assist and educate its students. At West Hills College Coalinga you will receive a personal education from faculty and staff who have a deep understanding of and commitment to academic excellence. We offer a strong broad-based liberal arts curriculum; a variety of occupational training programs to strengthen local, regional, and statewide economic needs; a basic skills development core which prepares students for success; and an excellent residential campus experience not found in many two-year colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Coalinga College cost?
Coalinga College's tuition is approximately $1,380 for In-State students and $8,490 for Out-State students.
What is Coalinga College's ranking?
Coalinga College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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