The main campus of Intercoast is in West Covina, CA (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Intercoast offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law and therapy and counseling.
Intercoast admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 178 enrolled students. Intercoast has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Intercoast Colleges West Covina
1400 W. West Covina Pkwy-2nd Floor
West Covina, CA 91790
General Phone: (626) 337-6800
http://intercoastcolleges.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 67 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 2 | accounting |
Number of programs and degrees for Intercoast in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Intercoast had a total enrollment of 178 students (155 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 64% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 99% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 17 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 62% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Covina, 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.
Financial Aid:
Intercoast participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2559403)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Intercoast Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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