School Highlights
Southern California Health Institute serves 156 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southern California Health Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southern California Health Institute
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate of Arts Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
6 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
Student Body
The student population of Southern California Health Institute has grown by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southern California Health Institute diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
156 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
156 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
156 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
38%
46%
% Black
23%
7%
% White
18%
23%
% Unknown races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
40%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 05/10/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern California Health Institute's ranking?
Southern California Health Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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