Kaplan College-Sacramento
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(916)649-8168
- At Kaplan College in Sacramento, CA, we believe commitment works both ways. We are dedicated to your success and value your reason for going back to school. That is why we are offering you an opportunity to experience real classes, for real credits, before having a tuition obligation. Kaplan College strives to put our students first. Your satisfaction and success as a student are important to us. If for any reason you choose to withdraw before the close of business on the last day of the introductory period, your tuition obligation and cost of course materials are waived. The right education can make all the difference. To seek a new career or advance in your current profession, you need the skills and knowledge that employers seek. At Kaplan College in Sacramento, California, we offer the opportunity to gain both the education and hands-on experience you need to achieve your goal of a better professional future. Kaplan College offers the right combination of professional experience, flexible schedules, and educational programs to help you succeed. What you learn here can help you achieve the career future you envision. Start making a difference today with Kaplan College.
School Highlights
- Kaplan College-Sacramento serves 429 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 68%.
- Kaplan College-Sacramento is one of 11 community colleges within Sacramento County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Sacramento is American River College (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Kaplan College-Sacramento places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
| Kaplan College-Sacramento | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 17 staff | 97 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 5 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 429 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 429 students | 1,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 9% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 32% | 37% |
| % Black | 18% | 7% |
| % White | 32% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | - | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 50% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,400 | $34,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | 78% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,449 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan College-Sacramento is American River College (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- American River CollegePublic29,133 students | 1.80 Mi4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, CA 95841
9164848011 1.8029,133 - Carrington College-Citrus HeightsPrivate, for profit517 students | 5.30 Mi7301 Greenback Lane, Ste A
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(916)722-8200 5.30517 - Carrington College-SacramentoPrivate, for profit1,385 students | 6.20 Mi8909 Folsom Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916)361-1660 6.201,385 - San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho CordovaPrivate, for profitn/a students | 6.40 Mi11000 Olson Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-7582 6.40n/a
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