School Highlights
Stanbridge University serves 1,698 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,698 students
- Acceptance Rate: 35%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Stanbridge University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 256 teachers has grown by 433% over five years.
Stanbridge University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
256 staff
308 staff

Number of Programs Offered
9
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Stanbridge University has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Stanbridge University 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
1,698 students
7,899 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1

# Full-Time Students
1,698 students
1,660 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
176 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,508 students
1,580 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
190 students
54 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,239 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
25%
14%

% Hispanic
27%
45%

% Black
2%
5%

% White
25%
26%

% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
13%
3%


Diversity Score
0.80
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)
3.39%
1.92%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
86%

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

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

Acceptance Rate
35%
89%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 35%, which is lower than the state average of 89%. 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, Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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