School Highlights
CBD College serves 1,581 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 45:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 45:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
CBD College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
CBD College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health 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 not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of CBD College has grown by 62% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 45:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The CBD College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,581 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,581 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,581 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,581 students
967 students
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
42%
46%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
15%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
76%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,250
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,272
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CBD College's ranking?
CBD College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is CBD College located?
CBD College is located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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