California Nurses Educational Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Rancho Mirage, California, enrolling about 200 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.47% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,895 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $23,231 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 200 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.47%
  • First-Generation Students: 57.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 350

California Nurses Educational Institute: what the data shows

Common questions about California Nurses Educational Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is California Nurses Educational Institute?

California Nurses Educational Institute is located in Rancho Mirage, CA (ZIP 92270).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute public or private?

California Nurses Educational Institute is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does California Nurses Educational Institute cost?

Average net price after aid: $23,231.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$22,091
$30,001–$48,000$24,091
$48,001–$75,000$23,970
$75,001–$110,000$27,490

How big is California Nurses Educational Institute?

Total enrollment: 200 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 350 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at California Nurses Educational Institute?

150%-time completion rate: 80.47%.

First-year retention: 24.4%.

What do graduates of California Nurses Educational Institute earn?

Median earnings: $44,704 six years after entry; $46,895 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,941.

56.92% of students receive Pell grants.

What is California Nurses Educational Institute known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.47%; median earnings $46,895 at 10 years; net price $23,231. 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 California Nurses Educational Institute was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$23,231
2024 Value

In 2024 California Nurses Educational Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,231.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$92,924 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$23,231 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 California Nurses Educational Institute.

Financial Aid by Income Level

56.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.77% 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 Nurses Educational Institute 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 Nurses Educational Institute in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$20,452
2014$21,238
2015$20,279
2016$21,573
2017$15,382
2018$16,897
2019$16,472
2020$19,100
2021$24,020
2022$19,704
2023$21,278

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 Nurses Educational Institute reported total enrollment of about 200 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (76.0%), White (11.5%), and Asian (5.0%). About 56.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at California Nurses Educational Institute in 2024 is 200 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 350 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

24.4%
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 76.0%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

80.47% 100% Completion Time

80.47% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 80.47% of students graduating from California Nurses Educational Institute 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: 13% male / 87% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 33% male / 67% female
  • Home Health Aide/Home Attendant: 30% male / 70% 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 California Nurses Educational Institute.

Return on Investment

$16,941 Median Student Debt

$46,895 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

36.13% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

404.66% Return on Investment

3.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for California Nurses Educational Institute.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 85 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 45 completions

3. Home Health Aide/Home Attendant: 10 completions

4. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 9 completions

5. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 6 completions

Most popular programs at California Nurses Educational Institute.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for California Nurses Educational Institute graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for California Nurses Educational Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,852

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 Nurses Educational Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Rancho Mirage, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Home Health Aide/Home Attendant. Enrollment is approximately 200 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (76.0%), White (11.5%), Asian (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.47%. Approximately 56.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.47% graduation rate, California Nurses Educational Institute 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 California Nurses Educational Institute located?

California Nurses Educational Institute is located in Rancho Mirage, CA.

How much does California Nurses Educational Institute cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $23,231 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at California Nurses Educational Institute?

California Nurses Educational Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 350 students, Hispanic or Latino (76.0%), White (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend California Nurses Educational Institute?

About 57.6% of students at California Nurses Educational Institute are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of California Nurses Educational Institute earn?

Median earnings are $44,704 six years after entry and $46,895 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at California Nurses Educational Institute?

The 150%-time completion rate is 80.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do California Nurses Educational Institute students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,941.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute public or private?

California Nurses Educational Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Rancho Mirage, CA.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute an HBCU?

No. California Nurses Educational Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute a tribal college?

No. California Nurses Educational Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—California Nurses Educational Institute reports 76.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is California Nurses Educational Institute religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for California Nurses Educational Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools 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.