Platt College-Ontario

3700 Inland Empire Boulevard, Ste 400
Ontario, CA 91764
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Tel: (909) 941-9410
www.plattcollege.edu
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  • Since our opening in 1985, Platt College has been dedicated to the principle that education is the foundation for personal and professional growth, and that students should have the opportunity to develop to their full potential. At Platt our mission is to provide a balanced program of instruction for our students, to help them acquire the specialized knowledge and skills they need to take advantage of exciting career opportunities in many of today’s in-demand fields. We at Platt continuously update our offerings to best serve the needs of students and employers in today’s dynamic Southern California business environment.

School Highlights

Platt College-Ontario serves 572 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Top Rankings

Platt College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 75% over five years.
Platt College-Ontario(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate'sAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty63 staff308 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Ontario has grown by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Ontario diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment572 students8,365 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio9:124:1
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# Full-Time Students572 students2,015 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
5%
12%
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% Hispanic
60%
47%
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% Black
9%
6%
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% White
19%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
4%
4%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.590.70
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,500$34,700
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,820 is less than the state average of $21,060. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,820$21,060
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%79%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,733$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,100$6,000
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Acceptance Rate (Year 2007)99%86%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Platt College-Ontario is American Career College-Ontario (0.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • American Career College-Ontario
    Public
    1,326 students | 0.70 Mi3130 East Sedona Court
    Ontario, CA 91764
    (949) 783-4800     0.701,326
  • San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario
    Private, for profit
    595 students | 1.20 Mi4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
    Ontario, CA 91764
    (909) 948-7582     1.20595
  • Chaffey College
    Public
    22,731 students | 5.40 Mi5885 Haven Ave
    Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
    (909) 652-6000     5.4022,731
  • Keck Graduate Institute
    Keck Graduate Institute Photo
    Private not-for-profit
    580 students | 8.80 Mi535 Watson Dr
    Claremont, CA 91711
    (909) 607-7855     8.80580
  • Norco College
    Public
    10,875 students | 10.60 Mi2001 Third St
    Norco, CA 92860
    (951) 372-7000     10.6010,875
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 572 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,820
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
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