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 bandAvg. 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:

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: 20132023 (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:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Anaheim, 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.