UEI College-Gardena

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90247
Top-Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

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 Facts (2025-26)

  • 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:

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
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
12
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of UEI College-Gardena has grown by 945% over five years.
The UEI College-Gardena diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 31% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,311 students
9,796 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
2,311 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
231 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,311 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 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
0.67
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
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
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) , 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.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 2,311 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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