Platt College-Ontario
Tel:
(909)941-9410
- 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 431 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 68%.
- Platt College-Ontario is one of 15 community colleges within San Bernardino County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Platt College-Ontario is American Career College-Ontario (0.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Platt College-Ontario places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Platt College-Ontario | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 27 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 431 students | 7,516 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 431 students | 1,613 students |
| % Asian | 4% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 56% | 37% |
| % Black | 8% | 7% |
| % White | 23% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | - |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.73 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,500 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (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-OntarioPrivate, for profit1,483 students | 0.70 Mi3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
(949)783-4800 0.701,483 - Everest College-OntarioPrivate, for profit707 students | 1.70 Mi1460 S. Milliken Ave
Ontario, CA 91761
(909)984-5027 1.70707 - Everest College-Ontario MetroPrivate, for profit720 students | 2.00 Mi1819 South Excise Avenue
Ontario, CA 91761
(909)484-4311 2.00720 - San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioPrivate, for profitn/a students | 3.00 Mi4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764
(909)948-7582 3.00n/a - Chaffey CollegePublic19,557 students | 5.40 Mi5885 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909)652-6000 5.4019,557
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