- ATA College, formerly known as Advanced Training Associates, is a private college in El Cajon, California. ATA College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved by the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education.
School Highlights
ATA College serves 80 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
ATA College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1996
Total Faculty
6 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
80 students
6,838 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
80 students
1,022 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
80 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
967 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
38%
46%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
34%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
42%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
85%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,400
$9,850
Acceptance Rate
73%
85%
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 85%.
What is ATA College's ranking?
ATA College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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