- Platt College Students enjoy a rich curriculum of graphic arts courses, information technology and paralegal training. Whether you're looking for multimedia education, information technology networking classes, vocational education, technical or corporate training, Platt College provides career training that leads to success.
School Highlights
Platt College-Los Angeles serves 993 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,820
- Acceptance Rate: 93%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Los Angeles
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
92 staff
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Los Angeles has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Los Angeles diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
993 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
993 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
993 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
993 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
65%
47%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
67%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,820 is less than the state average of $17,819. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,820
$17,819
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
93%
86%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Platt College has three campuses located throughout Southern California: Platt College Huntington Beach, Platt College Los Angeles and Platt College Ontario. Platt College Los Angeles is conveniently located within easy access to beautiful California beaches, amusement parks, the entertainment industry and other attractions. Platt College offers Certificate, Diploma and Associate Degree programs ranging from five to twenty months. Graduates from our program have found successful careers as production artists, graphic art designers, advertising art directors, illustrators, layout artists and computer artists, among other professions. The college also offers Corporate training. Every company has unique corporate training needs. That's why we customize our courses to fit your workplace environment and special requirements. Some examples of courses we have offered to corporate clients in the past include Desktop Publishing, Newsletter Design, A+ Computer Installation, Maintenance and Repair, Web Page Design and Microsoft Office Software.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Robert Cherry, Class of 2019 -
- Samantha Monsouir, Class of 2020 -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Los Angeles cost?
Platt College-Los Angeles's private state tuition is approximately $14,820.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Los Angeles?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Los Angeles is 93%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
Who are famous alumni from Platt College-Los Angeles?
Platt College-Los Angeles famous alumni include: Robert Cherry, Class of 2019 and Samantha Monsouir, Class of 2020.
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