School Highlights
Institute of Technology serves 1,377 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,377 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Institute of Technology
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
79 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
14
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Institute of Technology has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,377 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,330 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
47 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,377 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,330 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
47 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
32%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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