School Highlights
UEI College-Gardena serves 1,332 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,332 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
UEI College-Gardena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UEI College-Gardena
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
35 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of UEI College-Gardena has grown by 66% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UEI College-Gardena diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,332 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,332 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,332 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,332 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
46%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
3%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
47%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,357
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of UEI College-Gardena?
The acceptance rate of UEI College-Gardena is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is UEI College-Gardena's ranking?
UEI College-Gardena ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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