School Highlights
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City serves 1,792 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,792 students
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
n/a
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City has grown by 1380% over five years.
The California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,792 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,792 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
179 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,792 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
13%
46%
% Black
25%
7%
% White
19%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
35%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzlies
Frequently Asked Questions
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California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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