Everest College-Ontario
Tel:
(909)984-5027
- Our mission is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. The Ontario campus thus provides an invaluable and timely service to society by preparing candidates to meet and exceed existing needs in the employment arena. We are totally committed to this objective and to the success of our students.
School Highlights
- Everest College-Ontario serves 707 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Everest College-Ontario is one of 15 community colleges within San Bernardino County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Ontario is Everest College-Ontario Metro (1.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Everest College-Ontario places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Everest College-Ontario | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 years (below associate) | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 18 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 8 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 707 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 39:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 707 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 4% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 57% | 37% |
| % Black | 10% | 7% |
| % White | 16% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 75% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,800 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 85% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The Ontario campus first opened its doors as American Academy for Career Education. Educorp, Inc. acquired the school in 1991 and subsequently changed the name to Nova Institute of Health Technology. The Ontario campus occupies two floors of an office building that consists of 3,000 square feet of classroom space and 2,000 square feet of laboratory space. The college is housed in a contemporary building, which provides a positive learning environment in a setting of computer and medical laboratories, classrooms, administrative offices, a student lounge, and a library with Internet access. Programs Offered at Ontario Campus includes Business Management / Administrative Assistant, Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Biller and Pharmacy Technician.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Everest College-Ontario is Everest College-Ontario Metro (1.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest College-Ontario MetroPrivate, for profit720 students | 1.20 Mi1819 South Excise Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
(909)484-4311 1.20720 - San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioPrivate, for profitn/a students | 1.50 Mi4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764
(909)948-7582 1.50n/a - Platt College-OntarioPrivate, for profit431 students | 1.60 Mi3700 Inland Empire Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91764
(909)941-9410 1.60431 - American Career College-OntarioPrivate, for profit1,483 students | 2.10 Mi3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
(949)783-4800 2.101,483 - Chaffey CollegePublic19,557 students | 6.90 Mi5885 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909)652-6000 6.9019,557
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