South Coast College

Private for-profit certificate school in Orange, CA that costs an average of $12,131 a year after financial aid and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,131
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,899

Private for-profitMidsize city306 undergraduates

Cost of South Coast College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$19,934
Tuition and fees, in-state$13,494
Books and supplies$590
Average net price after aid$12,131

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,724
$30,001–48,000$9,539

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with South Coast College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,468
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,899
Rank in California (earnings)35th of 224 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$40,955
Typical monthly loan payment$465 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants51%
Students with federal loans81%

Majors and programs at South Coast College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services8——
Legal Support Services25—$48,097

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Legal Support Services17$49,732—

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About South Coast College

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationOrange, CA
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates306
Student-to-faculty ratio15 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Websitesouthcoastcollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does South Coast College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $19,934 a year (tuition and fees: $13,494). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,131 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,724.

How much do South Coast College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,899 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 35th of 224 similar colleges in California.

What is South Coast College's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.