National Polytechnic College

4105 South Street
Lakewood, CA 90712
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

National Polytechnic College serves 516 students (96% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
National Polytechnic College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
12 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of National Polytechnic College has grown by 114% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The National Polytechnic College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
516 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
494 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
516 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
494 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
5,816 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
61%
46%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
10%
23%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,222
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,458
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 43:1
  • Minority enrollment: 90%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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