The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California are comprised of approximately 35% (2023).
The community colleges completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California are listed below (where sufficient data available).
Completion Rate Range: 59.42%
98%
Avg. Completion Rate: 73%
Community College Completion Rates in California (2023)
College
Completion Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
University of Antelope Valley
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 98.00%
44055 Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1911
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 726-1911
Rank: #22.
Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 91.86%
6435 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 966-5444
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 966-5444
Rank: #33.
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 85.00%
11050 Olson Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(559) 734-9000
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(559) 734-9000
Rank: #44.
American University of Health Sciences![American University of Health Sciences Photo - AUHS Lobby American University of Health Sciences Photo - AUHS Lobby]()

Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 84.00%
1600 East Hill St
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 988-2278
Signal Hill, CA 90755
(562) 988-2278
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 83.00%
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Los Angeles Film School
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 83.00%
6363 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(877) 952-3456
Hollywood, CA 90028
(877) 952-3456
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 82.00%
939 Live Oak Blvd
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-9199
Yuba City, CA 95991
(530) 674-9199
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Empire College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 79.00%
3035 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-4000
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 546-4000
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Completion Rate: 79.00%
4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 688-0800
San Diego, CA 92113
(619) 688-0800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Asher College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 79.00%
1215 Howe Ave Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9600
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 649-9600
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Laurus College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 79.00%
81 Higuera St Ste 110
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 267-1690
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 267-1690
Rank: #1212.
Advanced College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 78.00%
13180 Paramount Blvd.
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 408-6969
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 408-6969
Rank: #1313.
Stanbridge University
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 77.00%
2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107
Irvine, CA 92612
(888) 789-6208
Irvine, CA 92612
(888) 789-6208
Rank: #1414.
Concorde Career College-San Bernardino
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 76.00%
201 East Airport Drive, Suite A
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
San Bernardino, CA 92408
(909) 884-8891
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Concorde Career College-North Hollywood
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 74.00%
12412 Victory Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 766-8151
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 766-8151
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Los Angeles College of Music
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 74.00%
300 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 568-8850
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 568-8850
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 74.00%
564 W Herndon
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-4500
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-4500
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Career Networks Institute
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 74.00%
1610 E. Saint Andrew Place Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 437-9697
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 437-9697
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
MTI College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 73.00%
5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 339-1500
Sacramento, CA 95841
(916) 339-1500
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
National Career College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 73.00%
14355 Roscoe Blvd
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 988-2300
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 988-2300
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
American Career College-Anaheim
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 73.00%
1200 N. Magnolia Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92801
(949) 783-4800
Anaheim, CA 92801
(949) 783-4800
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles
Private not-for-profit
Completion Rate: 72.00%
1336 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(800) 463-8990
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(800) 463-8990
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Completion Rate: 72.00%
780 Bay Blvd Suite101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3200
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-3200
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Pacific College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 72.00%
3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-4402
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
American Career College-Los Angeles
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 72.00%
4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(949) 783-4800
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(949) 783-4800
Rank: #2626.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 70.00%
350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 235-2049
Rank: #2727.
Fremont College![Fremont College Photo - Fremont College Graduation 2012 Fremont College Photo - Fremont College Graduation 2012]()

Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 69.00%
18000 Studebaker Road Suite 900A
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 809-5100
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 809-5100
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Kaplan College-North Hollywood
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 67.00%
6180 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 101
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-2563
North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 763-2563
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Professional Golfers Career College
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 67.00%
26109 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380
Temecula, CA 92591
(800) 877-4380
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 67.00%
4985 East Anderson Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 734-9000
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 734-9000
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
American Career College-Ontario
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 66.00%
3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
(949) 783-4800
Ontario, CA 91764
(949) 783-4800
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Everest College-City Of Industry
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 66.00%
12801 Crossroads Parkway South
La Puente, CA 91746
(562) 908-2500
La Puente, CA 91746
(562) 908-2500
Rank: #3333.
De Anza College
Public
Completion Rate: 65.00%
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-5678
Rank: #3434.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Private for-profit
Completion Rate: 64.71%
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 851-6200
Rank: #3535.
Bryan College-Gold River
Private, for profit
Completion Rate: 64.00%
2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 111
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 649-2400
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 649-2400
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the California average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students?
The California average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students is 35% for 2023.
What are schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California?
The schools with the highest average community college completion rates for first-time, full-time students in California include University of Antelope Valley, Los Angeles ORT College-Los Angeles Campus and San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova.
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