Coastline Community College Photo #9 - One of Coastline's campuses. This one is located in Fountain Valley. Awarded three times for Academic Excellence in 2018-2019 - Ranked #1 top leader in online education - Ranked one of the best online Associate's in Human Services degree programs nationwide - Voted the Best in Online Business.

Coastline Community College

11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
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Coastline Community College Photo #1 - Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline Community College Photo #2 - Love where you learn at Coastline College.
Coastline Community College Photo #3 - If you want the convenience of self-study, but still want to be able to ask questions and receive feedback from an expert, then our courses are just right for you. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline Community College Photo #4 - If you want the convenience of self-study, but still want to be able to ask questions and receive feedback from an expert, then our courses are just right for you. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline Community College Photo #5 - A majority of Coastline's classes are online. You don't have to be in California while you study. We bring Coastline to you.
Coastline Community College Photo #6 - One of Coastline's campuses. This one is located in Garden Grove. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline Community College Photo #7 - One of Coastline's campuses. This is the Westminster Le-Jao campus. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline Community College Photo #8 - One of Coastline's campuses located in Newport Beach. There is a full range of amenities. Love where you learn at Coastline.
Coastline Community College Photo #9 - Coastline's Esports Club engages students in the classroom and in the game room. The club helps students build connections with students and learn how to have a career in the esports industry.
Coastline Community College Photo #10 - One of Coastline's campuses. This one is located in Fountain Valley. Awarded three times for Academic Excellence in 2018-2019 - Ranked #1 top leader in online education - Ranked one of the best online Associate's in Human Services degree programs nationwide - Voted the Best in Online Business.
  • Coastline Community College is one of the nation's most innovative institutions providing a high quality, flexible education to students with advanced distance learning options as well as local campuses in 3 different locations in Orange County; Newport Beach, Westminster and Garden Grove. Coastline is recognized for offering more than 250 online and other distance education courses. 

School Highlights

Coastline Community College serves 14,752 students (5% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 14,752 students
  • In-state tuition: $46
  • Out-state tuition: $398
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Coastline Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Coastline Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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
125 staff
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Coastline Community College has declined by 36% over five years.
The Coastline Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
14,752 students
2,311 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
118:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
799 students
1,232 students
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# Part-Time Students
13,953 students
8,299 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Coastline Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Coastline Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
147 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
799 students
1,155 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Coastline Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
1,440 students
63 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Coastline Community College
California All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
13,953 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
21%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
31%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
28%
23%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Coastline Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Unknown races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Coastline Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Coastline Community College and the community college average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2333%
0.4221%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Coastline Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Coastline Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of California by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $46 is less than the state average of $1,236. The in-state tuition has declined by 96% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $398 is less than the state average of $6,547. The out-state tuition has declined by 94% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$46
$1,236
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Coastline Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$398
$6,547
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Coastline Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Tuition Notes
The cost for California residents is $46 per unit. The cost for non-residents is $381 per unit.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
85%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Coastline Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Coastline Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,239
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Coastline Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Coastline Special Program is the largest Disabled Programs and Services Program, Coastline's Military Programs, CyberSecurity, eSports, Learning 1st Program, STAR 2.0 Program, The Computer Information Systems Program, The Digital Graphic Application Program, The Paralegal Program

Arts and Music Programs:
Coastline Art Program
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Coastline offers certificates and A.A/A.S. transfer degree programs for students. Online students recieve the same support as on-site student, with family and or work obligations, our students have options on course length and start date to personalize their schedule and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Coastline Community College cost?
Coastline Community College's tuition is approximately $46 for In-State students and $398 for Out-State students.
What is Coastline Community College's ranking?
Coastline Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 14,752 students
  • In-state tuition: $46
  • Out-state tuition: $398
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Verified school update

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