School Highlights
Stanbridge University serves 3,124 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,124 students
- Acceptance Rate: 10%
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Stanbridge University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 256 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Stanbridge University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
256 staff
294 staff

Number of Programs Offered
7
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Stanbridge University has grown by 129% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Stanbridge University diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,124 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
32:1

# Full-Time Students
3,124 students
1,232 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,299 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,845 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
279 students
63 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
21%
13%

% Hispanic
39%
47%

% Black
4%
7%

% White
13%
23%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
4%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
3%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
77%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.621%
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,002
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,239

Acceptance Rate
10%
92%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Stanbridge University often compared to?
Stanbridge Universityis often viewed alongside schools like Irvine Valley College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Stanbridge University?
The acceptance rate of Stanbridge University is 10%, which is lower than the state average of 92%. Stanbridge University's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is Stanbridge University's ranking?
Stanbridge University ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates and Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Stanbridge University located?
Stanbridge University is located in the Irvine Business Complex neighborhood of Irvine, CA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Irvine Business Complex.
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