Coastal Bend College

Overview

Coastal Bend College, located in Beeville, Texas, is a public community college founded in 1965. Situated approximately 60 miles from Corpus Christi in a rural setting, the college offers a quiet campus environment, noted for its practical and accessible educational facilities. Coastal Bend College has an open admissions policy, making it an accessible option for many students seeking post-secondary education. The college is known for its range of associate degree programs and certificates, with popular majors including Nursing, Allied Health, and Industrial Trades. On-campus living is not provided at Coastal Bend College, directing students to seek housing within the local community. The campus does not specifically emphasize an architectural style, focusing instead on functional buildings that cater to its academic mission. While Coastal Bend College hosts a variety of student activities, it is not particularly known for an extensive athletics program and does not fall into the category of colleges celebrated for success in intercollegiate athletics.

Coastal Bend College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  824 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,075 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,960 plus fees of $558.