California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is a private for-profit trade school in National City, California, enrolling about 1,410 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,688 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,390.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,390
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $22,688 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,410 N/A% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City: what the data shows

Common questions about California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City?

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is located in National City, CA (ZIP 91950-6610).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City public or private?

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City cost?

Published tuition: $15,390.

Average net price after aid: $22,688.

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $61,560.

How big is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City?

Total enrollment: 1,410 students.

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,209.

16.48% of students receive Pell grants.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show net price $22,688. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$15,390
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City was $15,390.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$22,688
2024 Value

In 2024 California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,688.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$90,752 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$22,688 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$61,560 4-Year Tuition

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City.

Financial Aid by Income Level

16.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

3.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City reported total enrollment of about 1,410 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 81% male and 19% female. About 16.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

N/A% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City in 2024 is 1,410 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City.

Return on Investment

$22,209 Median Student Debt

Financial value analysis for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City.

Top Programs by Completions

Program completion data is not available for this institution.

Most popular programs at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City graduates.

About

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is a private for-profit institution located in National City, CA. Enrollment is approximately 1,410 students. Approximately 16.48% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

National City, CA 91950-6610

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City located?

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is located in National City, CA.

How much does California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City cost?

Reported tuition is $15,390 and average net price is $22,688 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City?

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City reports total enrollment of about 1,410 students in federal College Scorecard data.

How much debt do California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,209.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City public or private?

California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is a private for-profit institution located in National City, CA.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City an HBCU?

No. California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City a tribal college?

No. California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for California Institute of Arts & Technology-National City in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.