School Highlights
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts serves 31 students (65% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Acceptance Rate: 19%
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Young Americans College of the Performing Arts has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Young Americans College of the Performing Arts diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
31 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
20 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
11 students
8,299 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
59%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
11%
3%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5464%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
19%
92%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Young Americans College of the Performing Arts?
The acceptance rate of Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is 19%, which is lower than the state average of 92%. Young Americans College of the Performing Arts's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Young Americans College of the Performing Arts's ranking?
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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