A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Coastline Community College are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 69% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
31%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
28%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 21% more male students than female students enrolled at Coastline Community College with a gender ratio of 10% men to 8% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Coastline Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
858
|
| Women |
711
|
Coastline Community College serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 88 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
88%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 69.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 84.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=112385 IPEDS survey data for Coastline Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025