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 (2025)
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Acceptance Rate: 74%
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
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

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
9 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
594 students
8,299 students



# 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

% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
27%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%

% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%


Diversity Score
0.68
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
34.96%

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%

Median Debt for Graduates
$17,363
$10,063

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
74%
68%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
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%.
What is California Career Institute's ranking?
California Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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