Coastline Community College is a public community college located in Fountain Valley, California, founded in 1976 as part of the Coast Community College District. Serving approximately 10,000 students, Coastline is one of California's leading distance learning institutions, offering associate degrees and certificates through online, hybrid, and community-based instruction across business, healthcare, technology, liberal arts, and workforce development programs. Coastline pioneered distance learning in California and continues to serve a diverse population of working adults, military-affiliated students, and traditional learners throughout Orange County and beyond. The college has strong transfer pathways to UC and CSU campuses and is recognized for its excellence in online education delivery. Coastline's International Student Program supports F-1 visa students through dedicated advising and orientation programs. The college is authorized by DHS to enroll international students and provides flexible scheduling to accommodate students balancing education with professional responsibilities.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$11,940
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,612
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
