- Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care education. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has served the San Diego community at our Chula Vista campus since 1998. In Chula Vista, we offer medical training in medical training in Chula Vista certificate programs like dental assistant (california), medical assistant, pharmacy technician, veterinary assistant.
School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista serves 537 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 86%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
36 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
537 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
537 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
823 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
537 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
14%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
75%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Monica Candelaria-Wright - Dental Hygiene Graduate -
- Gregory Hvizdak - Paramedic Graduate -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista?
The acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
Who are famous alumni from Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista?
Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista famous alumni include: Monica Candelaria-Wright - Dental Hygiene Graduate and Gregory Hvizdak - Paramedic Graduate.
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