The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California are comprised of approximately 0.4221% (2024-25).
The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Completion Rate Range: 2%
100%
Avg. Completion Rate: 72%
Community College Completion Rates in California (2024-25)
College
Completion Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 91.86%
6435 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 966-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 966-5444
Rank: #22.
Laurus College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 79.00%
81 Higuera St Ste 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 267-1690
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 267-1690
Rank: #33.
Advanced College
Public
Completion Rate: 78.00%
13180 Paramount Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 408-6969
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 408-6969
Rank: #44.
California Career Institute
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 77.00%
1240 S State College BLVD Ste. 150
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 539-5959
Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 539-5959
Rank: #55.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 70.00%
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
Rank: #66.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 64.71%
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Rank: #77.
Skyline College
Public
Completion Rate: 22.00%
3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100
Rank: #88.
Casa Loma College-Los Angeles![Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Photo Casa Loma College-Los Angeles Photo]()

Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 21.00%
15301 Ventura Blvd. Suite D-100
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 785-2726
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 785-2726
Rank: #99.
Compton College![Compton College Photo - Compton Center's Tartars baseball team Compton College Photo - Compton Center's Tartars baseball team]()

Public
Completion Rate: 18.00%
1111 East Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 900-1600
Compton, CA 90221
(310) 900-1600
Rank: #1010.
CBD College
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 2.00%
3699 Wilshire Blvd., Fourth Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 427-2200
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 427-2200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Theatre of Arts
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
6767 sunset Blvd suite 210
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 463-2500
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 463-2500
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Contra Costa Medical Career College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 1.00%
4041 Lone Tree Way Suite 101
Antioch, CA 94581
(925) 757-2900
Antioch, CA 94581
(925) 757-2900
Rank: #1313.
Galaxy Medical College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.98%
6400 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 115
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 509-9970
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 509-9970
Rank: #1414.
InterCoast Colleges-West Covina
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.97%
2235 East Garvey Ave. North
W. Covina, CA 91791
(626) 337-6800
W. Covina, CA 91791
(626) 337-6800
Rank: #1515.
Completion Rate: 0.92%
14101 E. Nelson Ave
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 934-2801
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 934-2801
Rank: #1616.
Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.91%
2233 Watt Avenue #150
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 877-7977
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 877-7977
Rank: #1717.
Sutter County Career Training Center
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.89%
990A Klamath Lane
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 674-9199
Yuba City, CA 95993
(530) 674-9199
Rank: #1818.
Downey Adult School
Public
Completion Rate: 0.88%
12340 Woodruff Ave
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 940-6200
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 940-6200
Rank: #1919.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.85%
4130 Mennes Ave
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 228-9922
Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 228-9922
Rank: #2020.
Central Coast College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.85%
480 S Main Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-6767
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 424-6767
Rank: #2121.
California Nurses Educational Institute
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.85%
5200 E. Ramon Rd. Suite I-1
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-5955
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 416-5955
Rank: #2222.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.84%
11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(559) 734-9000
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(559) 734-9000
Rank: #2323.
Central California School of Continuing Education
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.82%
3195 McMillan Ste F
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-9123
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-9123
Rank: #2424.
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.80%
8911 Aviation Blvd
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 337-4444
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 337-4444
Rank: #2525.
Institute for Business and Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.80%
2400 Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 727-1060
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 727-1060
Rank: #2626.
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.78%
11801 Pierce St., Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 729-5320
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 729-5320
Rank: #2727.
Agape College of Business and Science
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.78%
1313 P Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 486-1166
Rank: #2828.
California Career College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
7003 Owensmouth Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 710-1310
Canoga Park, CA 91303
(818) 710-1310
Rank: #2929.
Modern Technology School
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
16560 Harbor Blvd., Suite K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 418-9100
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 418-9100
Rank: #3030.
ATA College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-2766
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 596-2766
Rank: #3131.
Career Academy of Beauty
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.77%
12471 Valley View
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
Rank: #3232.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.76%
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
Rank: #3333.
ICOHS College
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.75%
1770 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego, CA 92101
Rank: #3434.
Xavier College School of Nursing
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.75%
1340 North El Dorado Street
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 941-0968
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 941-0968
Rank: #3535.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 0.75%
1073 E Main St
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-3407
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 442-3407
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The California average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 0.4221% for 2024-25.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California include Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus, Laurus College and Advanced College.
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