School Highlights
Theatre of Arts serves 10 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Acceptance Rate: 27%
- Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Theatre of Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Theatre of Arts
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
72 staff
Student Body
The student population of Theatre of Arts has declined by 81% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Theatre of Arts diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
10 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
10 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
46%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
12%
23%
% Hawaiian
34%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
13%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,596
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
27%
68%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Marilyn Monroe - Iconic American actress and model. -
- James Dean - Cultural icon and legendary actor. -
- Olivia de Havilland - Academy Award-winning actress. -
- Clint Eastwood - Award-winning director and actor. -
- Natalie Wood - Academy Award-nominated actress. -
- Shirley Temple - World-famous actress and diplomat. -
- Gary Cooper - Two-time Academy Award-winning actor. -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Theatre of Arts?
The acceptance rate of Theatre of Arts is 27%, which is lower than the state average of 68%.
Who are famous alumni from Theatre of Arts?
Theatre of Arts famous alumni include: Marilyn Monroe - Iconic American actress and model., James Dean - Cultural icon and legendary actor., Olivia de Havilland - Academy Award-winning actress., Clint Eastwood - Award-winning director and actor., Natalie Wood - Academy Award-nominated actress., Shirley Temple - World-famous actress and diplomat. and Gary Cooper - Two-time Academy Award-winning actor..
What is Theatre of Arts's ranking?
Theatre of Arts 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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