California Aeronautical University

1450 Boughton Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93308
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School Highlights

California Aeronautical University serves 306 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

Top Placements

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Aeronautical University(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty27 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of California Aeronautical University has declined by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 189:1 over five years.
The California Aeronautical University diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment306 students8,590 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio11:145:1
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# Full-Time Students306 students2,007 students
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# Undergraduate Students292 students1,921 students
# Graduate Students14 students80 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		150150
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
4%
12%
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% Hispanic
53%
43%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
28%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
7%
4%
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Diversity Score0.630.73
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College Completion Rate
39%
29%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,200$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $13,663 is less than the state average of $19,072. The private state tuition has declined by 76% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,663$19,072
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$22,686$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,859$5,751
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Acceptance Rate45%85%
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Source: 2019 (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
    13,312 students | 1.30 Mi4667 Telegraph Rd
    Ventura,  CA  93003
    (805) 654-6400     1.3013,312
  • Oxnard College
    Public
    7,418 students | 7.60 Mi4000 S Rose Ave
    Oxnard,  CA  93033
    (805) 986-5800     7.607,418
  • Moorpark College
    Public
    14,357 students | 22.50 Mi7075 Campus Rd
    Moorpark,  CA  93021
    (805) 378-1400     22.5014,357
  • Santa Barbara City College
    Public
    14,646 students | 28.80 Mi721 Cliff Drive
    Santa Barbara,  CA  93109
    (805) 965-0581     28.8014,646
  • Los Angeles Pierce College
    Public
    17,664 students | 37.80 Mi6201 Winnetka Ave
    Woodland Hills,  CA  91371
    (818) 719-6401     37.8017,664
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 306 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,663
  • Acceptance Rate: 45%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,072 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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