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 (2026-27)
- 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 Resources
School Overview
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
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
2,140 students
# Full-Time Students
1,792 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,792 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,792 students
967 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%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.00
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Sports
School Mascot
Grizzlies
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City's ranking?
California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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