Central California School of Continuing Education

3195 McMillan Ste F
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Central California School of Continuing Education serves 41 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Central California School of Continuing Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central California School of Continuing Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
72 staff

Student Body

The student population of Central California School of Continuing Education has declined by 84% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central California School of Continuing Education diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
41 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
41 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
41 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
41 students
967 students
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
46%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
35%
23%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
87%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,800
$34,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,468
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,330
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Central California School of Continuing Education's ranking?
Central California School of Continuing Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Enrollment: 41 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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