Platt College-San Diego
- 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 serves 115 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Private-state tuition: $23,250
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-San Diego ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five years.
Platt College-San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
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
308 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-San Diego has declined by 63% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The Platt College-San Diego diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
115 students
8,365 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
115 students
2,015 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,350 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
20%
47%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
35%
23%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.70
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,100
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $23,250 is more than the state average of $21,060. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,250
$21,060
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,233
$10,376
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,859
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2020 (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.
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