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Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 65%

Located in Chula Vista, California, Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista 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.

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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 12-to-1, Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 68% at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista received on average $4,906 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.

$4,906
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 193 79% $4,518 $871,970
Other Federal Grant 194 80% $4,597 $891,870
State Grant/Scholarships 11 5% $3,300 $36,297
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 17 7% $1,971 $33,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 196 80% $4,906 $961,667

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista students is 65.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.0%.

65.1%

  • asian 50.0% 3 students
  • African American 44.4% 4 students
  • white 72.2% 13 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 80 students
  • Mixed Race 61.5% 8 students

Service Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pima Medical Institute-Chula Vista offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational