School Highlights
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City serves 121 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City
(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
Student Body
The student population of California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
121 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
121 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
121 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
n/a

% Asian
23%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%

% Black
20%
7%
% White
29%
23%
% Hawaiian
16%
1%

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


Diversity Score
0.79
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
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
95%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City's ranking?
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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