- Concorde Career College, Garden Grove offers medical training programs that are short, affordable and hands-on. Our training staff is highly motivated and ready to prepare you for a career in healthcare fields such as Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist, Respiratory Therapy or Vocational Nurse. Concorde Career College, Garden Grove has been training healthcare professionals for over 40 years. We offer 100% healthcare training. Advance your healthcare career with specialized training and degree programs, or get your career started with entry-level programs that could get you working in as few as 9 months.
School Highlights
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove serves 1,168 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,168 students
- Acceptance Rate: 98%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
62 staff
315 staff

Number of Programs Offered
7
12
Student Body
The student population of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has grown by 98% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Concorde Career College-Garden Grove diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,168 students
9,796 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
1,018 students
1,259 students

# Part-Time Students
150 students
8,537 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
116 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,018 students
1,250 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
18%
13%

% Hispanic
45%
47%

% Black
4%
7%

% White
7%
23%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
2%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
22%
3%


Diversity Score
0.71
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7554%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$11,898
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,564
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
98%
93%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
The acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is 98%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
What is Concorde Career College-Garden Grove's ranking?
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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