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Platt College-San Diego

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in San Diego, California, Platt College-San Diego is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Platt College-San Diego 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.

Platt College-San Diego 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 12-to-1, Platt College-San Diego emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,378

Cost of attendance at Platt College-San Diego in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $6,749
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,378

Cost of attendance at Platt College-San Diego in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average $20,840
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 35 of freshman students at Platt College-San Diego received on average $8,361 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.

$8,361
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 29% $7,333 $36,666
Other Federal Grant 5 29% $8,083 $40,416
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 24% $2,437 $9,749
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 35% $8,361 $50,165

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Platt College-San Diego students who enrolled in 2015 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 Platt College-San Diego students is 81.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 87.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 78.6%.

81.8%

  • white 83.3% 10 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Platt College-San Diego provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Platt College-San Diego offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • 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)

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