Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA 91746-0002
About Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a public certificate and vocational school in La Puente, California, enrolling about 491 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 77.41% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,271 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 77.41%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,271.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 2677% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacienda La Puente Adult Education | — | $3,536 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education really?
Key findings
- Average net price runs below the California median net price.
Evidence: average net price at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is $3,536.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $3,536 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $4,807 below the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $15,164 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$3,536
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $3,568 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,421 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,595 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,019 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is known for
Top program completions
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist123
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor91
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide51
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant50
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician44
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 100% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education.
Campus
Location
La Puente, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 91746-0002
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 0.2× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Size
Enrollment
491
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 761
- Full-time share
- 77%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 35.16%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education 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 Hacienda La Puente Adult 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 | — | — | $7,080 |
| 2014 | — | — | $6,773 |
| 2015 | — | — | $5,726 |
| 2016 | — | — | $4,123 |
| 2017 | — | — | $5,194 |
| 2018 | — | — | $3,316 |
| 2019 | — | — | $3,294 |
| 2020 | — | — | $6,041 |
| 2021 | — | — | $3,221 |
| 2022 | — | — | $4,312 |
| 2023 | — | — | $2,792 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education reported total enrollment of about 491 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (74.3%), Asian (14.5%), and White (8.2%). About 35.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 66.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
76.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education in 2024 is 491 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 761 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.8%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
1.66% 100% Completion Time
77.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 1.66% of students graduating from Hacienda La Puente Adult Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 4% male / 96% female
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor: 0% male / 100% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education graduates earn a median of $39,271 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Hacienda La Puente Adult Education.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $39,271. Average net price used in cost models: $3,536.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Hacienda La Puente Adult Education graduates report median earnings of $39,271 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Hacienda La Puente Adult Education—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $36,163
- California median 5.6× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 5.1× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 5.0× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education at a glance
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a public institution in La Puente, CA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino74.3%Asian14.5%White or Caucasian8.2%
Schools near Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
Other campuses in La Puente, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education located?
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is located in La Puente, CA.
What is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 534 applicants and 446 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Hacienda La Puente Adult Education cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $3,536 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Hacienda La Puente Adult Education's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($3,536), completion (77.4% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($39,271). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 761 students, Hispanic or Latino (74.3%), Asian (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?
About 66.4% of students at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hacienda La Puente Adult Education earn?
Median earnings are $31,703 six years after entry and $39,271 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hacienda La Puente Adult Education?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education public or private?
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is a public institution located in La Puente, CA.
Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education an HBCU?
No. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education a tribal college?
No. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hacienda La Puente Adult Education a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Hacienda La Puente Adult Education reports 74.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- California college profile
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- La Puente, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- 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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.