- Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. At Platt our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students, to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.
School Highlights
Platt College-Ontario serves 502 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,820
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
63 staff
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Ontario has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Ontario diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
502 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
502 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
502 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
13%
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
64%
46%
% White
5%
5%
% Hawaiian
16%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6257%
0.4884%
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 $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,820
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
99%
86%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Ontario cost?
Platt College-Ontario's private state tuition is approximately $14,820.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Ontario?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Ontario is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
What is Platt College-Ontario's ranking?
Platt College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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