California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City campus
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California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 89%

Located in National City, California, California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,390

Cost of attendance at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,390

Cost of attendance at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City received on average $4,365 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,365
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 11% $4,486 $8,971
Other Federal Grant 2 11% $4,486 $8,971
State Grant/Scholarships 13 68% $4,347 $56,510
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 79% $4,365 $65,481

Service Offerings

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)