South Coast College

www.southcoastcollege.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,000

2023 Average Net Price

$29,570

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

241

56% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.3%

3 Graduates

About

South Coast College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Coast College were Paralegal (9 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Coast College. 84% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (8 degrees), 1.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Coast College is $12,000, which is $−3,164 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Coast College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 71 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Coast College is $12,000, which is $3,164 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,570.

In 2023, 53% of undergraduate students attending South Coast College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Coast College was $12,000. The cost of tuition at South Coast College is $−3,164 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of South Coast College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,570

2023 Value

5.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Coast College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,570. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Coast College grew by 5.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Coast College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,784

Room and Board

$1,152

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Coast College was of $17,784 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.08% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,152. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at South Coast College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at South Coast College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6% with respect to 2022, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Coast College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Coast College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 71 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

South Coast College had a total enrollment of 241 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Coast College is 135 students and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 56% of students enrolled at South Coast College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Coast College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 7.88% Asian, 7.05% Two or More Races, 4.56% Black or African American, and 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Coast College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (33.7%), followed by White Female (30.1%) and Two or More Races Female (9.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Coast College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 241 students. The full-time enrollment at South Coast College is 135 and the part-time enrollment is 106. This means that 56% of students enrolled at South Coast College are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at South Coast College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at South Coast College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), South Coast College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at South Coast College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
124 enrolled students
White
60 enrolled students
Asian
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Coast College is 51.5% Hispanic or Latino, 24.9% White, 7.88% Asian, 7.05% Two or More Races, 4.56% Black or African American, and 1.24% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 17 more women than men received degrees from South Coast College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Coast College is hispanic or latino (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Coast College is Paralegal (9 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Coast College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (20 degrees awarded) and Health (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Coast College are Registered nurses (1,453,078 people), Medical & health services managers (156,758 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,215 people).

The most specialized majors at South Coast College in 2023 are Legal (20 degrees awarded) and Health (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Coast College are Surgeons, Physicians, Podiatrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at South Coast College are Legal (20 degrees awarded) and Health (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Coast College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,484,614 people), Outpatient care centers (238,391 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,762 people), Offices of physicians (202,402 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (132,694 people).

The most specialized majors at South Coast College are Legal (20 degrees awarded) and Health (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by South Coast College.

Most Common (2023)

Court Reporting
8 degrees awarded
Scopist
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Coast College was Court Reporting with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Coast College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at South Coast College, which is 0.19 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (21).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at South Coast College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2 degrees were awarded to men at South Coast College in Court Reporting, which is 0.333 times less than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at South Coast College in Paralegal, which is 3.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 20% of students graduating from South Coast College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Coast College is Female and White (50% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Coast College is hispanic or latino (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

4% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded
White Female
6 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Coast College is hispanic or latino female (6 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (6 degrees).

Operations

South Coast College employs 2 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Coast College are Female No academic rank (2), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Coast College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.33M

2023 Salaries

13.2%

decline from 2022

In 2023, South Coast College paid a median of $1.33M in salaries, a 13.2% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.43% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$128k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Coast College paid a total of $128k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.63% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Coast College was No academic rank with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Coast College were Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Coast College was Female No academic rank with 2 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Coast College.

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