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School Highlights
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove serves 734 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
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
62 staff
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
13
Student Body
The student population of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Concorde Career College-Garden Grove diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
734 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
653 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
886 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
653 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
17%
13%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
40%
46%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
8%
24%
% Two or more races
23%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.769%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,898
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,564
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
98%
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
The acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 92%.
What is Concorde Career College-Garden Grove's ranking?
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove 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.
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