School Highlights
UEI College-Gardena serves 2,311 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,311 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
UEI College-Gardena
(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
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
12
Student Body
The student population of UEI College-Gardena has grown by 945% over five years.
The UEI College-Gardena diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,311 students
2,311 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,311 students
1,232 students

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


# Enrollment Undergraduate
231 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,311 students
1,155 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
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
1%
13%

% Hispanic
41%
47%

% Black
15%
7%

% White
3%
23%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%

% Unknown races
37%
3%


Diversity Score
0.81
0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.623%
0.4221%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
84%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,357
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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