School Highlights
Central Coast College serves 631 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Coast College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Coast College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
29 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
8
Student Body
The student population of Central Coast College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Coast College diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
631 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
507 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
124 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
725 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
507 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
124 students
5,798 students
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
85%
46%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
84%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,823
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,155
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
100%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Central Coast College?
The acceptance rate of Central Coast College is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
What is Central Coast College's ranking?
Central Coast College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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Brief intro of Central Coast College:
Central Coast College is an accredited college and a Legacy Education Institution. Our staff offers a winning approach to providing career training for students to prepare them for the best and hottest career fields. We are a small college where you are not just a number – you are a valued student. We will make your journey convenient and enjoyable. We have been training successful graduates for more than thirty years. To help you reach your career goals, we provide in-depth programs that give you hands-on experience in a supportive environment. Our career school teaching staff is consistently available and encourages constant communication for the best in training.
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