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 510 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Top Rankings
Platt College-Ontario ranks 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 grown by 35% over five years.
| Platt College-Ontario | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 27 staff | 149 staff |
Source: 2019 (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-profit1,280 students | 0.70 Mi3130 East Sedona Court
Ontario, CA 91764
(949) 783-4800 0.701,280 - San Joaquin Valley College-OntarioPrivate, for profit595 students | 1.20 Mi4580 Ontario Mills Parkway
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 948-7582 1.20595 - Everest College-OntarioPrivate, for profit707 students | 1.60 Mi1460 S. Milliken Ave
Ontario, CA 91761
(909) 984-5027 1.60707 - Chaffey CollegePublic22,969 students | 5.40 Mi5885 Haven Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
(909) 652-6000 5.4022,969 - 617 students | 8.80 Mi535 Watson Dr
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 607-7855 8.80617
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