ATA College

1810 Gillespie Way, Suite 104
El Cajon, CA 92020
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

ATA College serves 63 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 95%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

ATA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

ATA College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
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
n/a
294 staff
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Student Body

The student population of ATA College has grown by 23% over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
63 students
5,744 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
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# Full-Time Students
63 students
813 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
63 students
813 students
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# 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
4%
13%
% Asian
7%
6%
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% Hispanic
4%
1%
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% Black
42%
46%
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% White
n/a
5%
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% Hawaiian
43%
24%
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% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7677%
0.4179%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,400
$10,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
73%
80%
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Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of ATA College?
The acceptance rate of ATA College is 73%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
What is ATA College's ranking?
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For San Diego County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,283 per year for in-state students and $6,392 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

San Diego County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in San Diego County, CA is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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