- Heald College prepares students for academic, personal, and professional success through quality career-focused programs that develop skills to last a lifetime.
School Highlights
Heald College-San Jose served 1,255 students (75% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 95%.
School Overview
Heald College-San Jose
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates--Public Special Use
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
294 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,255 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
940 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
315 students
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
182 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
940 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
315 students
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
13%
% Asian
20%
6%
% Hispanic
31%
1%
% Black
4%
46%
% White
8%
5%
% Hawaiian
1%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
35%
1%
Diversity Score
0.86
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
$20,392
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
86%
86%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Heald is a nonprofit, regionally accredited private career college that has been preparing students for rewarding careers in Business, Technology and Healthcare for over 140 years. We started with one campus in San Francisco, back in 1863, and we've expanded to 11 campuses across the western United States: Concord, Fresno, Hayward, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Salinas, San Francisco, San Jose, Stockton, Honolulu and Portland. 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's San Jose campus builds upon a legacy of teaching that began in 1907. Since its establishment, Heald San Jose has evolved into a leading career college that offers a range of programs in business, technology and healthcare. As the greater San Jose area thrives as strong market for new jobs, we continue educating students to become uniquely qualified for rewarding careers with top Bay Area employers. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the San Jose, California campus features a 56,000 square-foot, fully networked facility next to the Great Mall in Milpitas. Situated in a community known as the center of the global technology market, the campus provides accelerated programs that lead to rewarding careers. All Heald campuses are regionally accredited through the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). That means we're recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for meeting high standards for providing excellence in ducation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-San Jose cost?
Heald College-San Jose's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-San Jose?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-San Jose is 86%, which is equal to the state average of 86%.
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