Advanced College
School Highlights
Advanced College serves 59 students (97% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Advanced College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 522% over five years.
Advanced College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
56 staff
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
5
11
Student Body
The student population of Advanced College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Advanced College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
59 students
5,216 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
57 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
2 students
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
150 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
57 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
16%
14%

% Hispanic
51%
45%

% Black
17%
5%

% White
9%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
2%
3%

% Unknown races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.68
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.93%
4.57%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$17,176
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$13,281
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Advanced College often compared to?
Advanced Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Allan Hancock College by visitors of our site.
What is Advanced College's ranking?
Advanced College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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