School Highlights
CBD College serves 1,592 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,592 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- 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
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
7
12
Student Body
The student population of CBD College has grown by 102% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The CBD College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,592 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
1,592 students
1,232 students

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


# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,592 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
n/a
n/a

% Asian
19%
13%

% Hispanic
38%
47%

% Black
9%
7%

% White
17%
23%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
14%
3%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.7597%
0.4304%
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: 2024 (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 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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