California Career Institute

School Highlights

California Career Institute serves 603 students (1% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

California Career Institute
(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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
12

Student Body

The student population of California Career Institute has grown by 236% over five years.
The California Career Institute diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
603 students
2,311 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of California Career Institute and community college average number of enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
9 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
594 students
8,299 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of California Career Institute and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of California Career Institute.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
603 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
594 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in California Career Institute and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in California Career Institute and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California Career Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of California Career Institute and the community college average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
34.96%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California Career Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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
88%
79%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in California Career Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,363
$10,063
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in California Career Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California Career Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
74%
68%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of California Career Institute?
The acceptance rate of California Career Institute is 74%, which is higher than the state average of 68%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Orange County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Orange County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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