COSTA MESA, CA - As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Coast Community College District (CCCD) proudly celebrates the achievements, contributions, and impact of its Hispanic students, employees, and community members who help strengthen the District's role as a leading educational and economic engine for Orange County.
Serving one of the most diverse regions in California, CCCD continues to advance student success through equitable access to education and workforce opportunities. During the 2025-26 academic year, 18,611 Hispanic students enrolled at Coastline College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College, representing one-third of all students across the District.
This year, CCCD awarded more than $35.3 million in financial aid to Hispanic students, supporting 9,565 students as they pursued their educational journeys. Hispanic students also continued to demonstrate strong academic outcomes, achieving a 73% course success rate, earning 671 Associate Degrees for Transfer, 1,160 associate degrees, and 1,991 credit and noncredit certificates. Additionally, 1,268 Hispanic students transferred to four-year institutions, and completers experienced a 35% median increase in earnings.
Hispanic students are enrolled across all three colleges, including 9,602 students at Orange Coast College, 6,414 students at Golden West College, and 6,109 students at Coastline College.
The District also benefits from the contributions of Hispanic employees, including 49 full-time faculty members, 195 classified professionals, and 28 administrators and managers, whose work supports student achievement and strengthens college communities.
CCCD serves a district area that is home to more than 208,000 Hispanic residents, representing 27% of the total service area population. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the District remains committed to creating pathways that support educational attainment, transfer, career advancement, and economic mobility for Hispanic students and their families.
As Hispanic Heritage Month concludes, Coast Community College District recognizes the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities and looks forward to continuing its work to foster student success and opportunity throughout the year.
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