School Highlights
CBD College serves 1,132 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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: 1,132 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CBD College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
CBD College
(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 not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
78 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
13
Student Body
The student population of CBD College has grown by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The CBD College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,132 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,132 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
976 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,132 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
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
19%
13%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
34%
46%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
19%
24%
% Two or more races
16%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.7926%
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBD College's ranking?
CBD College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is CBD College located?
CBD College is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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