California Aeronautical University

1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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School Highlights

California Aeronautical University serves 230 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

California Aeronautical University ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 5400% over five years.
California Aeronautical University(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty110 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of California Aeronautical University has declined by 45% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The California Aeronautical University diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment230 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio2:124:1
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# Full-Time Students230 students2,015 students
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# Undergraduate Students224 students1,979 students
# Graduate Students6 students69 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		150 students140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
12%
12%
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% Hispanic
32%
47%
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% Black
7%
6%
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% White
39%
23%
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% Hawaiian
2%
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% Two or more races		-
4%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
7%
6%
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Diversity Score0.720.70
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College Completion Rate
39%
27%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,200$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,663 is less than the state average of $21,060. The private state tuition has declined by 55% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,663$21,060
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$22,863$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$6,000
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Acceptance Rate45%80%
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to California Aeronautical University is Ventura College (1.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Ventura College
    Public
    12,696 students | 1.30 Mi4667 Telegraph Rd
    Ventura, CA 93003
    (805) 654-6400     1.3012,696
  • Oxnard College
    Public
    7,464 students | 7.60 Mi4000 S Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93033
    (805) 986-5800     7.607,464
  • Moorpark College
    Public
    14,275 students | 22.50 Mi7075 Campus Rd
    Moorpark, CA 93021
    (805) 378-1400     22.5014,275
  • Santa Barbara City College
    Public
    14,133 students | 28.80 Mi721 Cliff Drive
    Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    (805) 965-0581     28.8014,133
  • Los Angeles Pierce College
    Public
    18,765 students | 37.80 Mi6201 Winnetka Ave
    Woodland Hills, CA 91371
    (818) 719-6401     37.8018,765
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 230 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,663
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 2:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
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