Southern California Institute of Technology Tuition &
Southern California Institute of Technology is a private for-profit trade school in Anaheim, California, enrolling about 508 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 $33,392 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,515. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,598 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,515
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,392 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 74.19% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 508 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 61.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 865
- Applicants (IPEDS): 120
- Room & Board: $15,336 annual estimate
Southern California Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern California Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern California Institute of Technology?
Southern California Institute of Technology is located in Anaheim, CA (ZIP 92801-3758).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology public or private?
Southern California Institute of Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Southern California Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $20,515.
Average net price after aid: $33,392.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,031 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,165 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $34,275 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $35,453 |
| $110,001+ | $37,884 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,060.
How hard is it to get into Southern California Institute of Technology?
Admission rate: 74.19%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Southern California Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 865 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 74.04%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Southern California Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $60,630 six years after entry; $53,598 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,798.
61.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern California Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (273 completions)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician (48 completions)
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician (41 completions)
- Computer Support Specialist (27 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (27 completions)
- Computer Science (6 completions)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 74.19%; completion rate 74.04%; median earnings $53,598 at 10 years; net price $33,392. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,515
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology was $20,515.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,392
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern California Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,392.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$133,568 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,392 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$82,060 4-Year Tuition
$15,336 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,440 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$37,291 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$149,164 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern California Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
61.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
62.62% 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 Southern California Institute of Technology 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 Southern California Institute of Technology 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 | $17,130 | $17,130 | $24,747 |
| 2014 | $17,130 | $17,130 | $24,892 |
| 2015 | $17,235 | $17,235 | $24,936 |
| 2016 | $17,335 | $17,335 | $24,583 |
| 2017 | $17,335 | $17,335 | $25,585 |
| 2018 | $18,390 | $18,390 | $24,829 |
| 2019 | $18,390 | $18,390 | $27,143 |
| 2020 | $18,390 | $18,390 | $27,063 |
| 2021 | $19,190 | $19,190 | $26,524 |
| 2022 | $19,190 | $19,190 | $27,671 |
| 2023 | $20,515 | $20,515 | $27,735 |
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
74.19% Acceptance Rate
120 Total Applicants
105 Students Admitted
93 First-Time Students Enrolled
88.57% 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
Southern California Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 508 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 94% male and 6% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (54.9%), White (16.9%), and Asian (11.0%). About 61.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 61.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2024 is 508 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 865 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 54.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.39% 100% Completion Time
74.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.39% of students graduating from Southern California Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 98% male / 2% female
- Biomedical Technology/Technician: 85% male / 15% female
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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 Southern California Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$10,798 Median Student Debt
$53,598 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
301.28% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern California Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 273 completions
2. Biomedical Technology/Technician: 48 completions
3. Automation Engineer Technology/Technician: 41 completions
4. Computer Support Specialist: 27 completions
5. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 27 completions
6. Computer Science: 6 completions
7. Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Southern California Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern California Institute of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern California Institute of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,758
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,136
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern California Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Anaheim, CA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Biomedical Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 508 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (54.9%), White (16.9%), Asian (11.0%). The admission rate is 74.19%. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.04%. Approximately 61.67% of students receive Pell Grants. About 61.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Other Special Focus Institutions
Location
Anaheim, CA 92801-3758
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Southern California Institute of Technology 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 Southern California Institute of Technology located?
Southern California Institute of Technology is located in Anaheim, CA.
What is Southern California Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Southern California Institute of Technology is 74.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 120 applicants and 105 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Southern California Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $20,515 and average net price is $33,392 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,336 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern California Institute of Technology?
Southern California Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 865 students, Hispanic or Latino (54.9%), White (16.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern California Institute of Technology?
About 61.8% of students at Southern California Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern California Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $60,630 six years after entry and $53,598 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern California Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern California Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,798.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology public or private?
Southern California Institute of Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Anaheim, CA.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Southern California Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Southern California Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern California Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Southern California Institute of Technology reports 54.9% 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
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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.