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Earn your degree anytime, anywhere.
Coastline College is a recognized leader in online education, offering over 70 fully online degree and certificate programs. Online education gives you the ultimate flexibility to earn an associate degree, transfer your associate degree to a four-year university, fast track your career with a certificate or complete a collaborative partnership towards your baccalaureate (BA) degree.
We are committed to delivering education that is affordable and accessible. Our distinguished faculty, e-Counselors and online library prepares online students for ultimate success. All online courses are available through your desktop and tablet, making our online education student-centered. Selected courses may be accessible through your smartphone as well.
With family or work obligations, our students have options on course length and start date to personalize their schedule and goals. Coastline College online instruction is designed to let you learn while living your busy life.
"Love that this school is the only one to offer a completely online program for my degree. That is why I switched to Coastline. I had so many classes I needed for my major that I couldn't take with my work schedule - I put off these classes year after year. When I found Coastline's program I thought it was too good to be true! So happy to be graduating from here next month, it's been a great program!" -Coastline Student, Sacramento area
Backed by Decades of Excellence
Coastline College is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
For eight consecutive years, Coastline has been selected as one of the top 150 colleges by The Aspen Institute for Community College Excellence which is considered the most prestigious designation for community colleges.Coastline College's additional accolades include:
- #1 Public Community College - SmartAsset.com
- 4th Best Value Online Community College - Value Colleges
- 10th Best Online Community College in California - The Best Colleges
Top 5: Best Online Associate Degrees
Coastline ranks in the top 5 of California community colleges for our online associate degrees. This Best Online Degrees rating from University HQ shows how Coastline accomodates our busy students seeking to expand their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of content areas. Associate degree graduates are often qualified to find employment right away and are also better prepared to enroll in four-year higher education degree programs. Most course credits can be easily transferred from one accredited institution to another, making earning a bachelor’s degree more achievable than ever before.
Services for Online Students
Coastline College online students receive the same support as students who attend class on our campuses.
- Financial Aid - All students (including online students) who meet the FAFSA general eligibility criteria may be eligible to receive financial aid. See FSA - Basic Eligibility Criteria for more details.
- 24/7 tutoring - Access tutors to help you throughout your degree and/ or certificate program on a schedule that works for you. For more information, contact the Student Success Center.
- e-Counselors - Access to virtual counselors and academic success coaches who want to assist you in balancing your life's responsibilities while earning your degree 100% online.
- Higher Graduation Rates - Be competitive in a new job market by becoming a 100% online student. Coastline Online has much higher graduation rates compared to leading for-profit universities.
- 100% Online Library - The Coastline Library is always open because it is 100% online! You can text or call with your quick question (714-696-1573) at any time.
Remote Learning Resources
- Transitioning to Online Education (English)
- Transitioning to Online Education (Spanish)
- Transitioning to Online Education (Vietnamese)
*Students that live in the following states and districts cannot take Coastline courses: Arkansas, Delaware, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington DC.