National Polytechnic College

4105 South Street
Lakewood, CA 90712
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

National Polytechnic College serves 198 students (87% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

National Polytechnic College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

National Polytechnic College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
n/a
315 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of National Polytechnic College has declined by 23% over five years.
The National Polytechnic College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 3000% over five years.
Total Enrollment
198 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
173 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
25 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
173 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
25 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
20%
n/a
% Asian
10%
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
56%
7%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
14%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,222
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,458
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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National Polytechnic College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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