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School Highlights
ITT Technical Institute-Torrance served 453 students (82% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was more than the state average of 74%.
School Overview
ITT Technical Institute-Torrance
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
312 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
453 students
7,900 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
373 students
1,661 students
# Part-Time Students
80 students
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
373 students
1,646 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
50%
45%
% Black
25%
5%
% White
9%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,048
$21,083
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,827
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
86%
89%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
ITT Technical Institute, Torrance, is one of a network of
coeducational, non-denominational private postsecondary educational
institutions owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc.,
a Delaware corporation. ITT Technical Institute was founded
December 1, 1959 as Teletronic Technical Institute. In July 1965,
the name was changed to Sams Technical Institute. International
Telephone & Telegraph Corporation acquired the school in 1966. The
name of the school was changed in September 1970 to ITT Technical
Institute. The school moved to its present location in September
1996. The school now offers associate of applied science degree
programs of study in Computer and Electronics Engineering
Technology, Computer Drafting and Design and Information
Technology, a bachelor of applied science degree program of study
in Automated Manufacturing Technology and bachelor of science
degree programs of study in Business Adminstration, Data
Communication Systems Technology, Digital Entertainment and Game
Design, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology,
Industrial Automation Engineering Technology, Information Systems
Security, Software Engineering Technology and Technical Project
Management. Other branches of ITT Technical Institute are located
in Norfolk, Virginia, Norwood, Massachusetts, Woburn Massachusetts,
Louisville, Kentucky and Arnold, Missouri. ITT Technical Institute,
Torrance, opened in October 1986 in Carson, California, initially
offering an associate degree program of study in Electronics
Engineering Technology. The school now offers associate of science
degree programs of study in Computer and Electronics Engineering
Technology, Computer Drafting and Design and Information
Technology-Computer Network Systems, Information
Technology-Multimedia and bachelor of science degree programs of
study in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Data
Communication Systems Technology, Digital Entertainment and Game
Design, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology,
Information Systems Security, Software Engineering Technology and
Technical Project Management. The school moved to its present
location in March 1998. In December 2004 branches of the school
opened in Kansas City, Missouri and Kennesaw, Georgia, and in 2006
a learning site opened in Culver City, California. The school is
located at 20050 S. Vermont Avenue, in Torrance, California. The
facility of 30,000 square feet contains classrooms, laboratories,
administrative and student services offices. Parking, sidewalk and
classroom ramps, restrooms and pay phones are available for
disabled persons. The school also occupies 13,358 square feet at
its learning site at 6101 West Centinela Ave., Suite 180, in Culver
City with classrooms, labratories and a student break area. The
facility is in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances
and regulations, including those relating to safety and health. The
college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools to award associate of science and bachelor of
science degrees. ITT Technical Institute was granted authorization
by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
under Section 94900 of the California Educational Code, as a
degree-granting institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ITT Technical Institute-Torrance cost?
ITT Technical Institute-Torrance's private state tuition is approximately $18,048.
What is the acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Torrance?
The acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Torrance is 86%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
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