by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Coastline Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Coastline Community College were $1,364 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,612. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $76 in-state and $76 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,288 | $11,536 |
| Fees | $76 | $76 |
| Total | $1,364 | $11,612 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Coastline Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Coastline Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Coastline Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Coastline Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Coastline Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,944 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,664 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,888 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,288 | $11,536 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Coastline Community College has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 16.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $13,547 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.48%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,438. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 13.22%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,147.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,438 | $13,147 |
| In 2 Years | $1,516 | $14,885 |
| In 3 Years | $1,599 | $16,852 |
| In 4 Years | $1,686 | $19,079 |
| In 5 Years | $1,778 | $21,601 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $63,963, compared with about $6,239 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Coastline Community College, see the Coastline Community College Financial Aid page.
