School Highlights
Platt College-Newport Beach served 116 students
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
Platt College-Newport Beach
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
4 or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
116 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% Asian
n/a
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
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
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Platt College-Newport Beach is Golden West College (0.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golden West College
Public
15744 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 892-7711
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 892-7711
0.5 miles
Enrollment: 17,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $1,176 Out-state tuition: $5,472 Minority enrollment: 75%
Career Academy of Beauty
Private for-profit
12471 Valley View
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
Garden Grove, CA 92845
(714) 897-3010
3.8 miles
Enrollment: 194 students Minority enrollment: 98%
11460 Warner Ave.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 546-7600
4.0 miles
Enrollment: 14,752 students In-state tuition: $46 Out-state tuition: $398 Minority enrollment: 72%
Concorde Career College-Garden Grove
Private for-profit
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 703-1900
4.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 98% Minority enrollment: 93%
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Private for-profit
16560 Harbor Blvd., Suite K
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 418-9100
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 418-9100
4.4 miles
Enrollment: 111 students Minority enrollment: 95%
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