South Coast College

www.southcoastcollege.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,954

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$17,883

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

10.4%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

254

66.1% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

62.5%

5 Graduates

About

South Coast College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at South Coast College were N/A.

In 2020, 37 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Coast College. 97.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (13 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Coast College is $11,954, which is $−2,446 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at South Coast College is $11,954, which is $−2,446 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,883.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending South Coast College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,954

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at South Coast College was $11,954. The cost of tuition at South Coast College is $−2,446 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$17,883

2020 Value

6.66%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 South Coast College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,883. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of South Coast College grew by 6.66%.

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

$15,084

Room and Board

$1,971

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Coast College was of $15,084 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,971. The cost of room and board increased by 9.47% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.82% 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

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at South Coast College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 7.41% with respect to 2019, when 81% 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.

10.4%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at South Coast College was 10.4%, which represents 11 out of the 106 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 has a total enrollment of 254 students. The full-time enrollment at South Coast College is 168 students and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at South Coast College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Coast College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% White, 12.2% Two or More Races, 7.87% Asian, 4.33% Black or African American, 0.787% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.394% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Coast College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (36.3%), followed by White Female (26.2%) and Two or More Races Female (11.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Coast College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 254 students. The full-time enrollment at South Coast College is 168 and the part-time enrollment is 86. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at South Coast College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% 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

100%

2020 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 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), South Coast College had a retention rate higher 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

Hispanic or Latino
105
White
73
Two or More Races
31

The enrolled student population at South Coast College is 41.3% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% White, 12.2% Two or More Races, 7.87% Asian, 4.33% Black or African American, 0.787% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.394% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 35 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 (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at South Coast College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

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 (31 degrees awarded) and Health (6 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 (1,293,595 people), Medical & health services managers (143,912 people), Pharmacists (130,778 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (118,390 people), and Physicians (104,132 people).

The most specialized majors at South Coast College are Legal (31 degrees awarded) and Health (6 degrees).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at South Coast College are Legal (31 degrees awarded) and Health (6 degrees).

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 (1,416,895 people), Outpatient care centers (201,537 people), Elementary & secondary schools (198,452 people), Offices of physicians (180,853 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,261 people).

The most specialized majors at South Coast College are Legal (31 degrees awarded) and Health (6 degrees).

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

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at South Coast College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at South Coast College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1 degrees were awarded to men at South Coast College, which is 0.0278 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (36).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 1 degrees were awarded to men at South Coast College in Court Reporting, which is 0.05 times less than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 20 degrees were awarded to women at South Coast College in Court Reporting, which is 20 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 29% of students graduating from South Coast College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at South Coast College is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
White
11 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Coast College is hispanic or latino (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (11 degrees).

5.41% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Coast College is hispanic or latino female (13 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

Operations

South Coast College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $20.4k (NaNk%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, South Coast College had a total salary expenditure of $2.9M. South Coast College employs 2 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at South Coast College are Female No academic ranks (2), Male No academic ranks(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Coast College are: Management, with 3 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Coast College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$691k - Federal
$86.1k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, South Coast College received $691k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $86.1k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.29M

2020 Salaries

8.59%

growth from 2019

In 2020, South Coast College paid a median of $1.29M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($2.9M) and a 8.59% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% decline from 2018 and a 13% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$109k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, South Coast College paid a total of $109k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

3 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Coast College were No academic rank with 2 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Coast College were Management with 3 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, 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.