- Empire College, located in Santa Rosa, California, is just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sonoma County. On January 4, 2000, Empire opened the doors of its new 55,000 sq. ft. campus, which also houses two Sonoma County Superior Courts, at 3035 Cleveland Avenue in Santa Rosa.
School Highlights
Empire College serves 241 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Empire College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Empire College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
59 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
20
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Empire College has declined by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Empire College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
241 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
201 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
40 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
285 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
147 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
54 students
54 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
19 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
21 students
10 students
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![California All Part Time Graduation Breakdown California All Part Time Graduation Breakdown](http://images1.communitycollegereview.com/charts/state_part_time_graduate_school/0/120/empire-college-chart-FZ5S0B.png)
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
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% Asian
2%
13%
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% Hispanic
34%
45%
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% Black
3%
5%
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% White
51%
25%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
28%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.09%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,655
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Since it was founded in 1961, the School of Business has dedicated its resources to providing quality career education that gives graduates an advantage in the job market. Over the past five years, Empire graduates have been placed in over 1500 companies, earning a combined income of more than $200,000,000! For the past 33 years, Empire College School of Law has been providing a rigorous and quality evening Juris Doctor education for students wishing to pursue a career in the field of law. We are very proud of the accomplishments of our graduates including members of the judiciary in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, and Merced Counties. The college offers total of 25 career training programs, including five Specialized Associate Degree programs in Accounting, Administrative Specialist, Computer/Information Technology, Medical Assistant, and Legal Assistant. In addition, Empire College works with rehabilitation specialists and injured workers to customize programs under California's Workers Compensation training voucher system. Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Legal Assisting/Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Accounting Essentials, Computerized Business Skills, and Hospitality programs are offered in the evening. In addition, for those wanting a class on a particular software package, individual computer classes in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and more are offered at night. The School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In addition, the college is both a Microsoft IT Academy and a Security Certified Program Training Partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Empire College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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