Advanced College (Closed 2024)

13180 Paramount Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280

School Highlights

Advanced College served 59 students (97% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 1:1 was lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 77%.

School Overview

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
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
12

Student Body

Total Enrollment
59 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
57 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 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%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%

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
93%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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