- The mission of Platt College San Diego is to identify the natural talents of its students and build those talents into strengths that will serve as personal assets in a career oriented society. Our mission includes the promotion of self-belief, respect for others and a commitment to the ethic of focused work.
School Highlights
Platt College-San Diego served 64 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
Platt College-San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
Year Founded
1879
Total Faculty
27 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Enrollment
64 students
6,838 students
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
64 students
1,022 students
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
64 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
64 students
967 students
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
11%
n/a
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
2%
46%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
26%
7%
% White
5%
23%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.71
Showing 2010–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
87%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,100
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,250
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
53%
85%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,875
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- A leader amongst the graphic art schools in San Diego, Platt College takes a unique approach with its students. Its education programs are designed to empower its students and generate an atmosphere of learning and development. Students can choose from various specialties: From video production, 3D animation, graphic design, development multimedia training, game animation, video game design to website design classes. Graduates enter the work place with a strong foundation and are able to meet future challenges and adapt to the evolving job market. Platt College San Diego consists of approximately 16,700 square feet of classrooms, computer labs, library, and administrative area. The facilities for core curriculum courses accommodate a maximum of 28 students. The general education lecture classrooms accommodate a maximum of 30 students. Class sizes vary, but the average per session is 28 students at the associate terms and 20 students at the specialized terms. In all cases, class sizes are carefully controlled to provide individualized assistance to the student body. Platt College San Diego consistently update equipment and software to remain current with high-end industries within the professional realm. Platt College San Diego seeks to teach its students both traditional and contemporary skills within a supportive environment that stimulates the incubation of new ideas and stretches the minds and talents of its students. Because the fields in which we instruct are in a constant state of development, our emphasis is on providing a foundation in problem solving skills to meet future challenges and the needs of a changing and constantly evolving job market. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, accredit Platt College San Diego. The primary purpose of ACCSCT and other accrediting agencies is to establish and maintain high educational standards and ethical business practices among its accredited institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-San Diego cost?
Platt College-San Diego's private state tuition is approximately $23,250.
In what neighborhood is Platt College-San Diego located?
Platt College-San Diego is located in the Mid City neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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