California Intercontinental Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
California Intercontinental University is a private for-profit university in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling about 151 students. California Intercontinental University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $9,054 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (32.5%) and White (25.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,054
- 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 151 0.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 10.24%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 47.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 42.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 280
California Intercontinental University: what the data shows
Common questions about California Intercontinental University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is California Intercontinental University?
California Intercontinental University is located in Sioux Falls, SD (ZIP 57103).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is California Intercontinental University public or private?
California Intercontinental University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does California Intercontinental University cost?
Published tuition: $9,054.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,216.
How big is California Intercontinental University?
Total enrollment: 151 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 280 students.
Graduate enrollment: 472 students.
About 0% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at California Intercontinental University?
150%-time completion rate: 10.24%.
How much debt do students have?
76.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is California Intercontinental University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (33 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (25 completions)
- Human Resources Development (12 completions)
- Information Resources Management (8 completions)
- Project Management (7 completions)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce (6 completions)
- Knowledge Management (5 completions)
- Banking and Financial Support Services (4 completions)
- International Marketing (3 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is California Intercontinental University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 10.24%. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,054
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Intercontinental University was $9,054.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$N/A
2024 Value
In 2024 California Intercontinental University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,216 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 Intercontinental University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.72% 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 Intercontinental University 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 Intercontinental University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8,690 | $8,690 | — |
| 2016 | $8,385 | $8,385 | — |
| 2017 | $9,180 | $9,180 | $12,578 |
| 2018 | $10,565 | $10,565 | $11,062 |
| 2019 | $10,565 | $10,565 | — |
| 2020 | $10,805 | $10,805 | — |
| 2021 | $10,805 | $10,805 | — |
| 2022 | $9,054 | $9,054 | — |
| 2023 | $9,054 | $9,054 | — |
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 Intercontinental University reported total enrollment of about 151 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (32.5%), White (25.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%). About 76.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
0.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at California Intercontinental University in 2024 is 151 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 280 students. Graduate enrollment is about 472 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 32.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.73% 100% Completion Time
10.24% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.73% of students graduating from California Intercontinental University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 24% male / 76% female
- Human Resources Development: 25% male / 75% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for California Intercontinental University.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for California Intercontinental University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 33 completions
2. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 25 completions
3. Human Resources Development: 12 completions
4. Information Resources Management: 8 completions
5. Project Management: 7 completions
6. International Business/Trade/Commerce: 6 completions
7. Knowledge Management: 5 completions
8. Banking and Financial Support Services: 4 completions
9. International Marketing: 3 completions
Most popular programs at California Intercontinental University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for California Intercontinental University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Intercontinental University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 42.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,174
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,607
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 Intercontinental University is a private for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Human Resources Development. Enrollment is approximately 151 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (32.5%), White (25.8%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 10.24%. Approximately 76.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 10.24% graduation rate at California Intercontinental University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is California Intercontinental University located?
California Intercontinental University is located in Sioux Falls, SD.
How much does California Intercontinental University cost?
Reported tuition is $9,054 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at California Intercontinental University?
California Intercontinental University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 280 students, Black or African American (32.5%), White (25.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend California Intercontinental University?
About 47.0% of students at California Intercontinental University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at California Intercontinental University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 10.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is California Intercontinental University public or private?
California Intercontinental University is a private for-profit institution located in Sioux Falls, SD.
Is California Intercontinental University an HBCU?
No. California Intercontinental University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is California Intercontinental University a tribal college?
No. California Intercontinental University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is California Intercontinental University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, California Intercontinental University does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.5%).
Is California Intercontinental University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for California Intercontinental University 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
- Related geography & profiles
- South Dakota college costs
- South Dakota colleges by ROI
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Dakota
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.