- 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 63 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 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Acceptance Rate: 73%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
ATA College
(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 for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of ATA College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The ATA College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
63 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
63 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
63 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
7%
13%
% Hispanic
4%
47%
% Black
42%
7%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
43%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,400
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
73%
80%
Source: 2024 (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 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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