CES College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

CES College is a private trade and vocational school in Burbank, California, enrolling about 118 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 55.56% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $22,916 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $31,411 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 68.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 118 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.56%
  • First-Generation Students: 62.3%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 142
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 85

CES College: what the data shows

Common questions about CES College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is CES College?

CES College is located in Burbank, CA (ZIP 91502-2750).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is CES College public or private?

CES College is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does CES College cost?

Average net price after aid: $31,411.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$30,051
$30,001–$48,000$30,747
$48,001–$75,000$31,967
$75,001–$110,000$32,357
$110,001+$34,655

How hard is it to get into CES College?

Admission rate: 68.00%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is CES College?

Total enrollment: 118 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 142 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at CES College?

150%-time completion rate: 55.56%.

First-year retention: 83.3%.

What do graduates of CES College earn?

Median earnings: $26,957 six years after entry; $22,916 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,821.

68.05% of students receive Pell grants.

What is CES College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is CES College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 68.00%; completion rate 55.56%; median earnings $22,916 at 10 years; net price $31,411. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at CES College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$31,411
2024 Value

In 2024 CES College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,411.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$125,644 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$31,411 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

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

4-year total cost breakdown for CES College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76.92% 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 CES College 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 CES College 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——$18,978
2014——$16,128
2015——$21,934
2016——$25,989
2017——$21,638
2018——$22,481
2019——$24,094
2020——$22,654
2021——$27,630
2022——$24,147
2023——$27,139

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

68.00% Acceptance Rate

85 Total Applicants

51 Students Admitted

30 First-Time Students Enrolled

58.82% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

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

CES College reported total enrollment of about 118 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 15% male and 85% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (66.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%), and Black or African American (3.4%). About 68.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at CES College in 2024 is 118 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 142 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

83.3%
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 White at 66.1%.

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

55.56% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from CES College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 9% male / 91% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for CES College.

Return on Investment

$16,821 Median Student Debt

$22,916 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

73.40% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

82.39% Return on Investment

7.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for CES College.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 32 completions

Most popular programs at CES College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for CES College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for CES College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,150

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

CES College is a private non-profit institution located in Burbank, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 118 students. Student body composition includes White (66.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%), Black or African American (3.4%). The admission rate is 68.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 55.56%. Approximately 68.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Burbank, CA 91502-2750

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

CES College 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 CES College located?

CES College is located in Burbank, CA.

What is CES College's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at CES College is 68.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 85 applicants and 51 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does CES College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $31,411 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at CES College?

CES College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 142 students, White (66.1%), Hispanic or Latino (28.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend CES College?

About 62.3% of students at CES College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of CES College earn?

Median earnings are $26,957 six years after entry and $22,916 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at CES College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 55.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do CES College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,821.

Is CES College public or private?

CES College is a private nonprofit institution located in Burbank, CA.

Is CES College an HBCU?

No. CES College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is CES College a tribal college?

No. CES College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is CES College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—CES College reports 28.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Burbank, 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.