- 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 500 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,820
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 49% over five years.
Platt College-Ontario
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
32 staff
72 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Ontario has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Ontario diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.
Total Enrollment
500 students
6,850 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
500 students
1,034 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
500 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
500 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
75%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
7%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
9%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
62%
43%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$49,629
$46,345
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $14,820 is less than the state average of $18,639. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,820
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,873
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Ontario cost?
Platt College-Ontario's private state tuition is approximately $14,820.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Ontario?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Ontario is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
What is Platt College-Ontario's ranking?
Platt College-Ontario ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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