A regional public college serving Northwest British Columbia with trades, health, university-transfer and Indigenous-focused programs close to home.
Coast Mountain College is a public college serving communities across Northwest British Columbia, with its main campus in Terrace. It offers certificate, diploma, applied degree and university-transfer programs, along with trades training, adult upgrading and continuing education.
The college is known for small classes, hands-on learning and strong ties to the region's communities and employers. It works closely with First Nations in the region and incorporates Indigenous knowledge and perspectives into its teaching and services.
Students can often study close to home through regional campuses and flexible delivery options, which helps those who would otherwise need to relocate to a large city. Coast Mountain College is a good fit for learners who value personal attention and a connection to northern communities.
Tuition in CA$, 2026-2027
Students who live in British Columbia apply for student aid through StudentAid BC; students from other provinces apply through their own province’s program. A provincial application also covers the federal Canada Student Grants and Loans.
The college and its foundation offer entrance awards and bursaries, with extra support for Indigenous and northern students.
Tuition for 2026-27 from the school’s own published fees, for a typical two-semester diploma, rounded. Ancillary fees, books and housing are extra. Confirm the current figure on Coast Mountain College’s fee page.
Ask Coast Mountain College about its entrance scholarships and bursaries.
Scholarship names and amounts are estimates and change every year; confirm them with Coast Mountain College.
Applications to Coast Mountain College go through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia’s application service.
Requirements vary by program; many need high school graduation or equivalent, and some require specific courses or assessments. Trades and health programs may have additional prerequisites.
Apply online through EducationPlannerBC, British Columbia's application service, by choosing your program and submitting your transcripts and documents.
The admission average and deadline are estimates; confirm them with Coast Mountain College and EducationPlannerBC.
Terrace is a city in the Skeena River valley, surrounded by mountains, forests and outdoor recreation. The main campus is in Terrace, with regional campuses in several other Northwest communities.
Student life is close-knit, shaped by small campuses and strong community connections. Students enjoy easy access to mountains, rivers and outdoor recreation in the Northwest.
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the school’s official website.