- 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 4,454 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,454 students
- In-state tuition: $1,380
- Out-state tuition: $8,490
- Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 179 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coalinga College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
179 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Coalinga College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Coalinga College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,454 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,392 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
3,062 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
445 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,392 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,062 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
167 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
74%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2953%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is more than the state average of $1,236. 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 $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,380
$1,236
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,490
$6,547
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,800
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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