Coalinga College
About Coalinga College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Coalinga College teaches in the farm country of the western San Joaquin Valley and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories, which few California community colleges have. Agriculture and the sciences are among its largest programs.
Founded
1932
Location
Coalinga, California
Students
2,522
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
43.1%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,384
Out-of-state: $10,954
Avg Net Price
$10,477
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,633
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
43.1% complete their degree within three years
Retention
70.3%
Transfer Out
7%
Teaching Quality
26:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
36.3%
$/Student
$4.5K
Class Size
Large
The 43.1% graduation rate is below average, but 70.3% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,384
In-State
$10,954
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,122
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,272
After Financial Aid
$10,477
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,417
Receive Grants
19.9%
Take Loans
1%
The total cost of attendance runs about $19,272/yr, including $8,122 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $10,477.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Coalinga College fund their education.
While in School
19.9%
Get Grants
Free money
1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,911
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,750
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$72/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,750, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Coalinga College.
Gender
50.5%
Female
50%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,522
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
63.7%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
28.2%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (51% women, 50% men). 63.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Remote
Campus Quick Facts
2,522
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Coalinga College fields 5 varsity teams with 137 student athletes, about 5% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
137
5% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
78% / 22%
107
Men
30
Women
3
Men's Teams
2
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Coalinga Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,633
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
164 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
—
120 grads
Agricultural Production Operations
—
68 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
31 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$32K
26 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$30K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.