National Polytechnic College of Science is one of the nation's foremost institutions dedicated to preparing highly qualified graduates for a range of exciting careers in marine technology - including commercial diving, engineering technology, information technology, and telecommunications.
School Highlights
National Polytechnic College of Science serves 310 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 310 students
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, non-profit
Public
Student Body
The student population of National Polytechnic College of Science has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The National Polytechnic College of Science diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The College's mission is to provide access to quality educational
programs, faculty, and resources in technical fields that prepare a
diverse student body for direct and successful entry into the
workforce. National Polytechnic College of Science, a non-profit
higher education institution accredited by the Accrediting
Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western
Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The academic programs
of National Polytechnic are focuses on commercial diving and marine
technology, hyperbaric medical technology, EMT-B, Construction
Management, Homeland Security,Health Information Technology,
Substance Abuse Counseling, and Extended Learning , which offers
shorter certificate courses such as the 50-hour Certified
Hyperbaric Technologist program and Non-destructive Testing. The
College was originally established in 1967 as the Commercial Diving
Center at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington and later was
renamed the College of Oceaneering in 1973 when it was purchased by
Oceaneering International. In 2002, the College was purchased by
National University and now is a non-profit organization and is a
member of the National University System. Also in 2002, the College
opened a second campus in San Diego, California. The College
provides a number of services to help students attain their
educational goals. In addition to the Office of Academics, several
offices of the College join together to provide services for the
academic, economic and personal needs of enrolled students. Student
services include student advising and scheduling, records
evaluation, Veteran's assistance, financial aid and other services.
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 310 students
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
