Coastal Bend College

Coastal Bend College Overview

Coastal Bend College is a public country school in the rural setting of Beeville, Texas. Coastal Bend College was founded in 1965 and the school enrolls around 3,776 students a year, including 3,776 undergraduate students. Coastal Bend College ensures on-campus housing for up to 147 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 2% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Planning to play sports? Coastal Bend College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Coastal Bend College on the Student Life page.

2022 Coastal Bend College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,960
Out-of-State	$4,410

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Is Coastal Bend College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better sense of what Coastal Bend College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Coastal Bend College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Coastal Bend College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 13% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Check with Coastal Bend College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Coastal Bend College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Coastal Bend College's endowment was valued at $500000 thousand in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Coastal Bend College spends about $1,632 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Coastal Bend College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Coastal Bend College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Coastal Bend College.

Based on this information, does Coastal Bend College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Coastal Bend College a good school for you?

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Where is Coastal Bend College?

Coastal Bend College is located in the rural setting of Beeville, Texas.

If you want to see Coastal Bend College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 37 to Beeville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Corpus Christi International.

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