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 522 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 522 students
Private-state tuition: $14,820
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 133% over five years.
Platt College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
63 staff
308 staff
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Ontario has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Ontario diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
522 students
7,899 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
522 students
1,660 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
522 students
1,580 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
14%
% Hispanic
61%
45%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
19%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.11%
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,820 is less than the state average of $20,540. The private state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,820
$20,540
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
99%
86%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2023-24)
Enrollment: 522 students
Private-state tuition: $14,820
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 81%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For San Bernardino County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,143 per year for in-state students and $5,510 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
