Coalinga College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Coalinga College is a public community college in Coalinga, California, serving roughly 2,522 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,477 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,384. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (72.7%) and White (13.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,384
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,477 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,522 21.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 63.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 36.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,031
- Room & Board: $8,122 annual estimate
Coalinga College: what the data shows
Common questions about Coalinga College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Coalinga College?
Coalinga College is located in Coalinga, CA (ZIP 93210).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Coalinga College public or private?
Coalinga College is a Public institution.
How much does Coalinga College cost?
Published tuition: $1,384 in-state, $10,954 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,477.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,417 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,226 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,373 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,518 |
| $110,001+ | $17,662 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $5,536.
How big is Coalinga College?
Total enrollment: 2,522 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,031 students.
About 21% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Coalinga College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.08%.
First-year retention: 70.3%.
What do graduates of Coalinga College earn?
Median earnings: $33,449 six years after entry; $37,633 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,750.
19.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Coalinga College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (514 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (166 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (86 completions)
- Crop Production (40 completions)
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations (38 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (30 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (27 completions)
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician (23 completions)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Coalinga College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.08%; median earnings $37,633 at 10 years; net price $10,477. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,384
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Coalinga College was $1,384.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,477
2024 Value
In 2024 Coalinga College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,477.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,908 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,477 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$5,536 4-Year In-State Tuition
$43,816 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,122 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,062 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,568 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$42,272 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Coalinga College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
1.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Coalinga College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Coalinga College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,380 | $8,490 | $7,363 |
| 2014 | $1,380 | $8,490 | $6,478 |
| 2015 | $1,380 | $9,000 | $6,854 |
| 2016 | $1,380 | $8,190 | $7,054 |
| 2017 | $1,380 | $10,860 | $7,728 |
| 2018 | $1,380 | $11,130 | $7,221 |
| 2019 | $1,380 | $9,330 | $7,022 |
| 2020 | $1,380 | $10,080 | $7,682 |
| 2021 | $1,380 | $10,590 | $10,033 |
| 2022 | $1,380 | $10,110 | $7,640 |
| 2023 | $1,384 | $10,084 | $8,626 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Coalinga College reported total enrollment of about 2,522 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (72.7%), White (13.8%), and Black or African American (3.9%). About 19.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
21.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Coalinga College in 2024 is 2,522 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,031 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.3%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.38% 100% Completion Time
43.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.38% of students graduating from Coalinga College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 7% male / 93% female
- Biological and Physical Sciences: 37% male / 63% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Coalinga College.
Return on Investment
$6,750 Median Student Debt
$37,633 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
17.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
797.99% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Coalinga College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 514 completions
2. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 166 completions
3. Biological and Physical Sciences: 86 completions
4. Crop Production: 40 completions
5. Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations: 38 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 30 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 28 completions
8. Psychology, General: 27 completions
9. Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Coalinga College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Coalinga College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Coalinga College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 36.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,515
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,499
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Coalinga College is a public institution located in Coalinga, CA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Biological and Physical Sciences. Enrollment is approximately 2,522 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (72.7%), White (13.8%), Black or African American (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.08%. Approximately 19.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Coalinga, CA 93210
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Coalinga College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Coalinga College located?
Coalinga College is located in Coalinga, CA.
How much does Coalinga College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,384 and average net price is $10,477 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,122 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Coalinga College?
Coalinga College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,031 students, Hispanic or Latino (72.7%), White (13.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Coalinga College?
About 63.7% of students at Coalinga College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Coalinga College earn?
Median earnings are $33,449 six years after entry and $37,633 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Coalinga College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Coalinga College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,750.
Is Coalinga College public or private?
Coalinga College is a public institution located in Coalinga, CA.
Is Coalinga College an HBCU?
No. Coalinga College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Coalinga College a tribal college?
No. Coalinga College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Coalinga College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Coalinga College reports 72.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Coalinga College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Coalinga College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.