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:
Category
Attribute
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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