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School Highlights
California Aeronautical University serves 462 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,663
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Aeronautical University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology-Related Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
110 staff
294 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of California Aeronautical University has grown by 100% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The California Aeronautical University diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
462 students
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
462 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
453 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
453 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
9 students
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
34%
47%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
40%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3182%
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $13,663 is less than the state average of $20,392. The private state tuition has declined by 56% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,663
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,540
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,094
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
45%
80%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does California Aeronautical University cost?
California Aeronautical University's private state tuition is approximately $13,663.
What is the acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University?
The acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
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