School Highlights
California Nurses Educational Institute serves 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
California Nurses Educational Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
California Nurses Educational Institute
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1984
Total Faculty
17 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of California Nurses Educational Institute has grown by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The California Nurses Educational Institute diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
200 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
200 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
967 students
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
77%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
42%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,330
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,745
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Nurses Educational Institute's ranking?
California Nurses Educational Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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