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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Downey Adult School has grown by 128% over five years.
The Downey Adult School diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,013 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
118 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
895 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
118 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
895 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
13%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
80%
46%
% White
1%
5%
% Hawaiian
6%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8773%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 1,013 students
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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