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Central Coast College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 85%

Located in Salinas, California, Central Coast College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Central Coast College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Central Coast College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Central Coast College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Central Coast College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

95.7%
The most popular programs at Central Coast College are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Central Coast College received on average $5,672 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,672
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 68 89% $3,756 $255,401
Other Federal Grant 68 89% $3,885 $264,201
State Grant/Scholarships 69 91% $2,146 $148,058
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $7,500 $7,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 74 97% $5,672 $419,759

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Coast College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Coast College students is 84.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

84.8%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 80.4% 37 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 6 students

Service Offerings

Central Coast College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Coast College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)