Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad (Closed 2020)

1950 Camino Vida Roble, Ste. 125
Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • Golf Academy of America in San Diego is a two-year accredited golf college offering an associate�s degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management.� The program has a combined curriculum of golf instruction, golf course management, and golf business courses with two areas of emphasis: Golf Professional and General Golf Management.� Students may choose to have a dual emphasis or choose to specialize in one area only.� Golf Academy of America has over 45 full-time PGA professionals, plus business professionals and educators, all contributing to its superior reputation for a golf career education.

School Highlights

Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad served 168 students (92% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 was lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 77%.

School Overview

Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
6 staff
72 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
168 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
155 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
13 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
155 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
155 students
967 students
% Unknown races
100%
6%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
81%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$17,150
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
39%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,331
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
89%
100%
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Established over 30 years ago, and with more than 5,000 graduates, Golf Academy of America has grown to five campuses throughout the United States: California, Arizona, Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. Students at Golf Academy of America in San Diego get weekly opportunities to play some of the region's best courses, including La Costa Resort and Spa, Aviara Golf Club, Torrey Pines Golf Course, Arrowood Golf Course, Vista Valley, Stoneridge Country Club and many more. San Diego is the site of the PGA's Buick Invitational, and the World Match Play Tournament Event held at the prestigious La Costa Resort.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad cost?
Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad's private state tuition is approximately $17,150.
What is the acceptance rate of Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad?
The acceptance rate of Golf Academy of America-Carlsbad is 89%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.

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