Coastal Bend College: Review & Facts

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Coastal Bend College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,105 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1965 and is the only college located in Beeville, Texas.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
33
Fair
Coastal Bend College will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Coastal Bend College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 33 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Medical Assistant, and Dental. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
43%
Bad
The rate of student retention at Coastal Bend College is very low at 43% (way below Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Coastal Bend College is very low - 18%. About 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Coastal Bend College is reasonable - 25:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$5,100
Low
Average tuition cost is very low, about $4,500 per year. The additional fees at Coastal Bend College (not included in tuition costs) are about $600; this makes it a total of $5,100 a year.

Read the details about Coastal Bend College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Coastal Bend College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (361) 354-2200 or check Coastal Bend College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,800
Low
Coastal Bend College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Coastal Bend College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Coastal Bend College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is low, about $1,800 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Coastal Bend College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Coastal Bend College Location and Maps



Post Address: Coastal Bend College, 3800 Charco Rd, Beeville, Texas 78102, USA
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