Coastline Community College is a community college, located in Fountain Valley, California. It was founded in 1976 and is a part of the Coast Community College District. The College offers associate in arts degrees and various other career and technical courses.
Unlike other colleges, Coastline college does not have a traditional campus. It provides instruction in more than 8 different cities at approximately 50 sites located throughout the Coast Community College District. These teaching sites include various banks, senior centers, high schools, office buildings, shopping malls and many other facilities.
Coastline is the first college to offer an all- inclusive degree available through content designed for distribution via a Pocket PC or other mobile learning devices like cellphones, iPods etc.
Coastline Community College is found in Fountain Valley, CA. Fountain Valley is a small city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Coastline Community College.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Coastline Community College is known for its programs in liberal arts.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Coastline Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 9,316 in 2007 at Coastline Community College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Coastline Community College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Coastline Community College is committed to student success through accessible and flexible education within and beyond the traditional classroom."
More complete details are provided below.
Coastline Community College
11460 Warner Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-2597
General Phone: (714) 546-7600
http://coastline.cccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,458 | liberal arts and sciences, political science |
| Law | 38 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 9 | building inspector |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | adult development and aging, human services |
| Business And Management | 4 | business management, accounting, retail, small business management |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | quality control tech |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer networking, computer support, web design, webmastering, computer graphics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | education |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | medical assistant |
| Media | 0 | digital communications, desktop publishing and imaging |
Number of programs and degrees for Coastline Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,458 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 59 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 7 |
In 2007, Coastline Community College had a total enrollment of 9,316 students (3,628 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 20% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 91% |
| State unknown | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fountain Valley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 501 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,165 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Coastline Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2063500)
Coastline Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 13 | $100,253 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 13 | $100,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $92,357 | 20 | $94,039 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $92,357 | 20 | $94,039 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Coastline Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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