School Highlights
Tri-Community Adult Education serves 213 students
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tri-Community Adult Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Tri-Community Adult Education
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tri-Community Adult Education has declined by 25% over five years.
The Tri-Community Adult Education diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
213 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
213 students
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
213 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
12%
13%
% Hispanic
n/a
47%
% Black
46%
7%
% White
2%
23%
% Hawaiian
32%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-Community Adult Education's ranking?
Tri-Community Adult Education ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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