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NTMA Training Centers of Southern California

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Santa Fe Springs, California, NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of NTMA Training Centers of Southern California 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.

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 13-to-1, NTMA Training Centers of Southern California emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 78%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California was $20,419. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California net price calculator

$20,419

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of NTMA Training Centers of Southern California for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $20,419 $2,580 (11%) $20,164 $19,552 $23,889 $25,985 $19,806
2021 $22,999 $2,006 (10%) $22,822 $22,814 $24,248
2020 $20,993 $2,203 (12%) $20,904 $22,070 $23,937 $22,058
2019 $18,790 $304 (2%) $18,634 $19,119 $20,158 $23,690 $21,816
2018 $18,486 $213 (1%) $18,296 $18,165 $19,307 $21,725 $21,858
2017 $18,273 $779 (4%) $18,227 $19,207 $19,655 $22,406 $23,545
2016 $19,052 $230 (1%) $18,603 $18,548 $20,921 $22,440 $22,633
2015 $19,282 $765 (4%) $18,818 $19,879 $21,641 $24,024 $24,024
2014 $18,517 -- $17,642 $17,665 $19,514 $22,717 $22,717

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by NTMA Training Centers of Southern California during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California received on average $6,887 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.

$6,887
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 80 91% $5,418 $433,456
Other Federal Grant 81 92% $6,004 $486,291
State Grant/Scholarships 19 22% $5,552 $105,490
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $500 $500
Total Grant & Scholarships 86 98% $6,887 $592,281

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California received $7,766 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,766
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 64 73% $7,766 $497,041
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 64 73% $7,766 $497,041

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$15,360
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California sorted by popularity.

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 124

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

Undergraduate Certificate 124 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 74 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 52 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 61 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

82.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 74 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 13 students dropped out of the school.

17.6%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at NTMA Training Centers of Southern California is greatly skewed towards men students, with 93.8% of undergraduate students being men and 6.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 129, with 8 women and 121 men.

  • men 93.8% 121 students
  • women 6.2% 8 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 30 students
  • 22-24 18% 23 students
  • 20-21 16% 20 students
  • 30-34 13% 17 students
  • 18-19 11% 14 students
  • 35-39 7% 9 students
  • 40-49 7% 9 students
  • 50-64 5% 7 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

NTMA Training Centers of Southern California offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)