School Highlights
Advanced College serves 59 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Advanced College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Advanced College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
56 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
12
Student Body
The student population of Advanced College has grown by 136% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Advanced College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
59 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
57 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
16%
13%
% Hispanic
51%
47%
% Black
17%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,176
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$13,281
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Advanced College often compared to?
Advanced Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Allan Hancock College by visitors of our site.
What is Advanced College's ranking?
Advanced College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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