Central California School of Continuing Education Tuition

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Central California School of Continuing Education is a private for-profit trade school in San Luis Obispo, California, enrolling about 41 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 $11,840 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,895. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,223 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,895
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,840 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 41 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 86.46%
  • First-Generation Students: 59.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 8.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 153
  • Room & Board: $19,210 annual estimate

Central California School of Continuing Education: what the data shows

Common questions about Central California School of Continuing Education, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Central California School of Continuing Education?

Central California School of Continuing Education is located in San Luis Obispo, CA (ZIP 93401).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education public or private?

Central California School of Continuing Education is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Central California School of Continuing Education cost?

Published tuition: $9,895.

Average net price after aid: $11,840.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,747
$30,001–$48,000$12,073

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,580.

How big is Central California School of Continuing Education?

Total enrollment: 41 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 153 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Central California School of Continuing Education?

150%-time completion rate: 86.46%.

First-year retention: 76.5%.

What do graduates of Central California School of Continuing Education earn?

Median earnings: $32,116 six years after entry; $41,223 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $5,150.

55.56% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Central California School of Continuing Education known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 86.46%; median earnings $41,223 at 10 years; net price $11,840. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$9,895
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central California School of Continuing Education was $9,895.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,840
2024 Value

In 2024 Central California School of Continuing Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,840.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$47,360 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,840 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$39,580 4-Year Tuition

$19,210 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$29,605 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$118,420 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Central California School of Continuing Education.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55.56% 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 Central California School of Continuing Education 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 Central California School of Continuing Education in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$9,535$9,535$20,810
2014$9,535$9,535$19,417
2015$9,895$9,895$20,770
2016$9,895$9,895$20,950
2017$9,895$9,895$19,505
2018$9,895$9,895$18,613
2019$9,895$9,895$18,692
2020$9,895$9,895$19,251
2021$9,895$9,895$14,897
2022$9,895$9,895$15,623
2023$9,895$9,895$14,364

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

Central California School of Continuing Education reported total enrollment of about 41 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (68.3%), White (24.4%), and Black or African American (4.9%). About 55.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central California School of Continuing Education in 2024 is 41 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 153 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

76.5%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 68.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

86.46% 100% Completion Time

86.46% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 86.46% of students graduating from Central California School of Continuing Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • 05.1091: 4% male / 96% female
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 50% male / 50% female
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant: 0% male / 100% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Central California School of Continuing Education.

Return on Investment

$5,150 Median Student Debt

$41,223 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

12.49% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

770.42% Return on Investment

1.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Central California School of Continuing Education.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. 05.1091: 26 completions

2. Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist: 20 completions

3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 5 completions

Most popular programs at Central California School of Continuing Education.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Central California School of Continuing Education graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central California School of Continuing Education from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,343

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Central California School of Continuing Education is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.1091, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 41 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (68.3%), White (24.4%), Black or African American (4.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 86.46%. Approximately 55.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 86.46% graduation rate, Central California School of Continuing Education demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Central California School of Continuing Education located?

Central California School of Continuing Education is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.

How much does Central California School of Continuing Education cost?

Reported tuition is $9,895 and average net price is $11,840 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,210 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Central California School of Continuing Education?

Central California School of Continuing Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 153 students, Hispanic or Latino (68.3%), White (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Central California School of Continuing Education?

About 59.2% of students at Central California School of Continuing Education are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Central California School of Continuing Education earn?

Median earnings are $32,116 six years after entry and $41,223 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Central California School of Continuing Education?

The 150%-time completion rate is 86.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Central California School of Continuing Education students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $5,150.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education public or private?

Central California School of Continuing Education is a private for-profit institution located in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education an HBCU?

No. Central California School of Continuing Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education a tribal college?

No. Central California School of Continuing Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Central California School of Continuing Education reports 68.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Central California School of Continuing Education religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Central California School of Continuing Education in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • San Luis Obispo, California city 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.