Heald is a nonprofit, regionally accredited private career college with campuses throughout the western United States in California, Oregon and Hawaii. We've been preparing students for workplace success since our establishment in 1863.
School Highlights
Heald College-Rancho Cordova served 857 students (84% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 was higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was more than the state average of 75%.
School Overview
Heald College-Rancho Cordova
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
312 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
857 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
719 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
138 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
121 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
719 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
138 students
6,312 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
13%
% Hispanic
12%
45%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
50%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$21,520
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
86%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
For more than 140 years, Heald College has been committed to
preparing students for academic, personal, and professional success
through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last
a lifetime. Because Heald College is a nonprofit educational
institution, it invests in its students by providing small classes
and fostering a supportive environment for learning. Heald College
is regionally accredited and strives to ensure a top-notch
educational experience like no other. Its tradition of superior
instruction, student attention, flexibility and lifetime job
placement assistance sets Heald College apart from other
educational institutions – these make up the Heald Advantage. Since
its establishment in 1912, Heald Rancho Cordova has evolved into a
leading career college that offers a range of programs in business,
technology and healthcare. As the greater Sacramento area emerges
as a great market for new jobs, we continue to carry out our
tradition of educating students to become uniquely qualified for
rewarding careers with local employers. Heald College in Rancho
Cordova, California builds upon a legacy of teaching that started
in 1912. The school occupies a 46,000-square-foot building with
classrooms that are fully networked, providing Internet access for
all students. Heald is regionally accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Rancho Cordova cost?
Heald College-Rancho Cordova's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-Rancho Cordova?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-Rancho Cordova is 88%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
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