California Institute of Arts & Technology Tuition &
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a private for-profit trade school in National City, California, enrolling about 2,112 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 $32,637 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $22,270. Student demographics in federal data include Two or More Races (30.5%) and Black or African American (26.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $22,270
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,637 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,112 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 56.10%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 53.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,669
- Room & Board: $20,496 annual estimate
California Institute of Arts & Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about California Institute of Arts & Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California Institute of Arts & Technology?
California Institute of Arts & Technology is located in National City, CA (ZIP 91950).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology public or private?
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does California Institute of Arts & Technology cost?
Published tuition: $22,270.
Average net price after aid: $32,637.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,923 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $31,973 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $31,903 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $34,811 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $89,080.
How big is California Institute of Arts & Technology?
Total enrollment: 2,112 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,669 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 56.10%.
First-year retention: 62.5%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,209.
31.72% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California Institute of Arts & Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (544 completions)
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician (112 completions)
- Cloud Computing (45 completions)
- Computer Software and Media Applications, Other (43 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (15 completions)
- Business Analytics (10 completions)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 56.10%; net price $32,637. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$22,270
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology was $22,270.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,637
2024 Value
In 2024 California Institute of Arts & Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,637.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$130,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,637 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$89,080 4-Year Tuition
$20,496 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,124 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$43,890 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$175,560 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for California Institute of Arts & Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at California Institute of Arts & Technology was 0.00%.
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 in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $14,040 | $14,040 | — |
| 2018 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $36,119 |
| 2019 | $14,040 | $14,040 | $34,643 |
| 2020 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $30,633 |
| 2021 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $35,885 |
| 2022 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $35,758 |
| 2023 | $15,390 | $15,390 | $34,183 |
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 reported total enrollment of about 2,112 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 84% male and 16% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Two or More Races (30.5%), Black or African American (26.7%), and White (20.0%). About 31.72% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology in 2024 is 2,112 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,669 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.5%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Two or More Races at 30.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
56.10% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from California Institute of Arts & Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 82% male / 18% female
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 82% male / 18% female
- Cloud Computing: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Two or More Races.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California Institute of Arts & Technology.
Return on Investment
$22,209 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for California Institute of Arts & Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 544 completions
2. Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician: 112 completions
3. Cloud Computing: 45 completions
4. Computer Software and Media Applications, Other: 43 completions
5. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 15 completions
6. Business Analytics: 10 completions
7. Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst: 2 completions
Most popular programs at California Institute of Arts & Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California Institute of Arts & Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Institute of Arts & Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 53.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,595
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: N/A
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in National City, CA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Cloud Computing. Enrollment is approximately 2,112 students. Student body composition includes Two or More Races (30.5%), Black or African American (26.7%), White (20.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 56.10%. Approximately 31.72% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
National City, CA 91950
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
California Institute of Arts & Technology 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 located?
California Institute of Arts & Technology is located in National City, CA.
How much does California Institute of Arts & Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $22,270 and average net price is $32,637 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,496 annually.
What is the student body demographics at California Institute of Arts & Technology?
California Institute of Arts & Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,669 students, Two or More Races (30.5%), Black or African American (26.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do California Institute of Arts & Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,209.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology public or private?
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a private for-profit institution located in National City, CA.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology an HBCU?
No. California Institute of Arts & Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology a tribal college?
No. California Institute of Arts & Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, California Institute of Arts & Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.7%).
Is California Institute of Arts & Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for California Institute of Arts & Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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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.