South Coast College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
South Coast College is a private for-profit trade school in Orange, California, enrolling about 306 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,534 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,494. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,897 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,494
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,534 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 306 50.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
- First-Generation Students: 46.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 27.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 412
- Room & Board: $22,086 annual estimate
South Coast College: what the data shows
Common questions about South Coast College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is South Coast College?
South Coast College is located in Orange, CA (ZIP 92868-2609).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is South Coast College public or private?
South Coast College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does South Coast College cost?
Published tuition: $13,494.
Average net price after aid: $16,534.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,637 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,982 |
| $110,001+ | $18,982 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,976.
How big is South Coast College?
Total enrollment: 306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 412 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at South Coast College?
150%-time completion rate: 16.67%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of South Coast College earn?
Median earnings: $38,599 six years after entry; $44,897 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,938.
56.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is South Coast College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter (12 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (8 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (3 completions)
- Scopist (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is South Coast College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.67%; median earnings $44,897 at 10 years; net price $16,534. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,494
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Coast College was $13,494.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,534
2024 Value
In 2024 South Coast College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,534.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,136 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,534 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,976 4-Year Tuition
$22,086 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$590 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$36,170 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$144,680 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for South Coast College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
92.53% 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 South Coast 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 South Coast 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 | — | — | $18,648 |
| 2014 | — | — | $21,265 |
| 2015 | — | — | $18,132 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,877 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,821 |
| 2018 | $12,665 | $12,665 | $20,573 |
| 2019 | $12,665 | $12,665 | $22,048 |
| 2020 | $13,073 | $13,073 | $18,205 |
| 2021 | $13,106 | $13,106 | $13,061 |
| 2022 | $13,409 | $13,409 | $31,138 |
| 2023 | $13,409 | $13,409 | $22,480 |
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
South Coast College reported total enrollment of about 306 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (51.0%), White (26.1%), and Asian (7.8%). About 56.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at South Coast College in 2024 is 306 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 412 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 51.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.67% 100% Completion Time
16.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from South Coast College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter: 8% male / 92% female
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 0% male / 100% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 33% male / 67% 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 South Coast College.
Return on Investment
$20,938 Median Student Debt
$44,897 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.64% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
578.86% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for South Coast College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter: 12 completions
2. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 8 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 3 completions
4. Scopist: 2 completions
Most popular programs at South Coast College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for South Coast College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for South Coast College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,958
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,572
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
South Coast College is a private for-profit institution located in Orange, CA, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 306 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (51.0%), White (26.1%), Asian (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.67%. Approximately 56.02% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Location
Orange, CA 92868-2609
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.67% graduation rate at South Coast College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Coast College located?
South Coast College is located in Orange, CA.
How much does South Coast College cost?
Reported tuition is $13,494 and average net price is $16,534 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $22,086 annually.
What is the student body demographics at South Coast College?
South Coast College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 412 students, Hispanic or Latino (51.0%), White (26.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend South Coast College?
About 46.5% of students at South Coast College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of South Coast College earn?
Median earnings are $38,599 six years after entry and $44,897 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at South Coast College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do South Coast College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,938.
Is South Coast College public or private?
South Coast College is a private for-profit institution located in Orange, CA.
Is South Coast College an HBCU?
No. South Coast College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is South Coast College a tribal college?
No. South Coast College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is South Coast College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—South Coast College reports 51.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is South Coast College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for South Coast 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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- Orange, California city profile
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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.