Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
- 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 734 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
39 staff
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
7
11
Student Body
The student population of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Concorde Career College-Garden Grove diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
734 students
5,216 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
734 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
886 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
734 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
17%
14%

% Hispanic
42%
45%

% Black
5%
5%

% White
8%
26%

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a

% Two or more races
2%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
24%
3%


Diversity Score
0.79
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.69%
4.57%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,300
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
86%

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

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

Acceptance Rate
97%
89%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/18/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove?
The acceptance rate of Concorde Career College-Garden Grove is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
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: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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