Platt College-Ontario

3700 Inland Empire Boulevard
Ontario, CA 91764

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).

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

The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Platt College-Ontario has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Platt College-Ontario diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

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

The private state tuition of $14,820 is less than the state average of $19,157. The private state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees	$14,820	$19,157
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	93%	78%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2015)	$20,000	$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2015)	$7,385	$5,500
Acceptance Rate (Year 2007)	99%	85%

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The nearest community college to Platt College-Ontario is American Career College-Ontario (0.7 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.