Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school47%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Central Coast College
Salinas, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,977
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,977
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,144
Net price (after aid)$26,640
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$26,064
$30k – $48k$26,380
$48k – $75k$26,997
$75k – $110k$28,478
$110k+$29,520
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,823
Median debt at graduation$7,476
Est. monthly loan payment$79
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 5.5×Graduates earn about 5.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants47%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans46%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
89%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Manageable graduate debt
$7.5k below avg
Strong completion rate
89% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$16k
Net price
$26.6k
Pell
47%
above avg
Median debt
$7.5k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$40.8k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
EducationLaw & Criminal JusticeCommunicationsComputer Science
Programs (6)
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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About Central Coast College
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- Where is Central Coast College located?
- Central Coast College is located in Salinas, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Central Coast College?
- Central Coast College is a private community college based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Central Coast College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Central Coast College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Central Coast College?
- Central Coast College's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,977 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Central Coast College?
- Central Coast College reports total enrollment of approximately 490 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Central Coast College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Central Coast College.
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