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School Highlights
California Aeronautical University serves 298 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,663
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California Aeronautical University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Aeronautical University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
110 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of California Aeronautical University has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The California Aeronautical University diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
298 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
298 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
273 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
292 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
6 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
13%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
35%
46%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
41%
24%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4375%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,663 is less than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 55% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,663
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,540
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,094
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
45%
80%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does California Aeronautical University cost?
California Aeronautical University's private state tuition is approximately $13,663.
What is the acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University?
The acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is California Aeronautical University's ranking?
California Aeronautical University ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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