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Coastline Community College

Fountain Valley, CA·Public·https://www.coastline.edu/

Campus Identity

Beach TownSki Town

Coastline Community College is a public community college in Fountain Valley, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 6 miles from the ocean. Ski resorts are within 42 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Coastline Community College is a public community college in Fountain Valley, CA. The campus sits in a beach town, just 6 miles from the ocean. Ski resorts are within 42 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 86/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$1,104
In-State Tuition
+$66 fees
$7,944
Out-of-State Tuition
+$66 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Urban setting

Beach Access

6 miles

Huntington Beach, CA

Ski Access

42 miles

Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts

Weather

Hot Climate

64°F avg school-year

Ski Town

42 mi away
800 skiable acres4 lifts
44 mi away
48 mi away
290 skiable acres14 lifts

Beach Town

Huntington Beach, CA

Ocean access within 5.7 miles

6 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Fountain Valley, CA

59°Jan59°Feb62°Mar64°Apr66°May70°Jun74°Jul75°Aug74°Sep69°Oct63°Nov58°Dec

Station: SANTA ANA FIRE STATION · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

86/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety8088100
80/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
88/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$1,104$7,944
Fees
$66$66
Total
$1,170$8,010
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

64 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
393 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
339 grads/yr$66,566
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCertificate
222 grads/yr
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherCertificate
131 grads/yr
Biological and Physical SciencesAssociate's
126 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's339 grads$66,566
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's393 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Certificate222 grads
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Certificate131 grads
Biological and Physical Sciences
Associate's126 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Certificate111 grads
Area Studies
Associate's100 grads
Sociology
Associate's72 grads
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Certificate53 grads
Psychology, General
Associate's45 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coastline Community College located?

Coastline Community College is located in Fountain Valley, CA. The main campus address is 11460 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley, CA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Coastline Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Coastline Community College charges $1,104/year for in-state students and $7,944/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $8,010/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Coastline Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Coastline Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Coastline Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($7,944/year out-of-state), campus culture in Fountain Valley, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Coastline Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Coastline Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Fountain Valley, CA
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Hot · 64°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
86/100
Nearest Airport
Santa Ana, CA (SNA) · 4 mialso LGB (15 mi), HHR (27 mi)

Location

Fountain Valley, CA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.