School Highlights
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education serves 748 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hacienda La Puente Adult Education has declined by 81% over five years.
The Hacienda La Puente Adult Education diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
748 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
568 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
180 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
568 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
180 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
19%
n/a
% Asian
2%
13%
% Hispanic
2%
47%
% Black
64%
7%
% White
2%
23%
% Hawaiian
11%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
92%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
15%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
100%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?
The acceptance rate of Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
What is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education's ranking?
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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