UEI College-Gardena Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit trade school in Gardena, California, enrolling about 1,332 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 59.64% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,848 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,691 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,332 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 59.64%
- First-Generation Students: 62.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,241
UEI College-Gardena: what the data shows
Common questions about UEI College-Gardena, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is UEI College-Gardena?
UEI College-Gardena is located in Gardena, CA (ZIP 90247-4201).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is UEI College-Gardena public or private?
UEI College-Gardena is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does UEI College-Gardena cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,691.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $28,636 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,536 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,202 |
| $110,001+ | $34,105 |
How big is UEI College-Gardena?
Total enrollment: 1,332 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,241 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Gardena?
150%-time completion rate: 59.64%.
First-year retention: 73.1%.
What do graduates of UEI College-Gardena earn?
Median earnings: $27,374 six years after entry; $30,848 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
75.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is UEI College-Gardena known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (211 completions)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder (162 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (96 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (94 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (86 completions)
- Electrician (83 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (82 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (59 completions)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (44 completions)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is UEI College-Gardena a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 59.64%; median earnings $30,848 at 10 years; net price $28,691. 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 UEI College-Gardena was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,691
2024 Value
In 2024 UEI College-Gardena had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,691.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,764 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,691 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 UEI College-Gardena.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
78.55% 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 UEI College-Gardena 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 UEI College-Gardena 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 | — | — | $21,436 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,672 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,140 |
| 2016 | — | — | $25,006 |
| 2017 | — | — | $24,403 |
| 2018 | — | — | $25,218 |
| 2019 | — | — | $25,541 |
| 2020 | — | — | $27,588 |
| 2021 | — | — | $27,397 |
| 2022 | — | — | $28,358 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,611 |
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
UEI College-Gardena reported total enrollment of about 1,332 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 57% male and 43% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), and Black or African American (12.5%). About 75.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at UEI College-Gardena in 2024 is 1,332 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,241 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.1%
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 Race/ethnicity unknown at 50.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.72% 100% Completion Time
59.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.72% of students graduating from UEI College-Gardena completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 13% male / 87% female
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 7% male / 93% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 89% male / 11% 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 UEI College-Gardena.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$30,848 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
168.80% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for UEI College-Gardena.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 211 completions
2. Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 162 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 96 completions
4. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 86 completions
6. Electrician: 83 completions
7. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 82 completions
8. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 59 completions
9. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 44 completions
Most popular programs at UEI College-Gardena.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for UEI College-Gardena graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for UEI College-Gardena from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,381
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,083
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit institution located in Gardena, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,332 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%), Black or African American (12.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 59.64%. Approximately 75.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Gardena, CA 90247-4201
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
UEI College-Gardena 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 UEI College-Gardena located?
UEI College-Gardena is located in Gardena, CA.
How much does UEI College-Gardena cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,691 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at UEI College-Gardena?
UEI College-Gardena reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,241 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (50.3%), Hispanic or Latino (30.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend UEI College-Gardena?
About 62.7% of students at UEI College-Gardena are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of UEI College-Gardena earn?
Median earnings are $27,374 six years after entry and $30,848 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Gardena?
The 150%-time completion rate is 59.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do UEI College-Gardena students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is UEI College-Gardena public or private?
UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit institution located in Gardena, CA.
Is UEI College-Gardena an HBCU?
No. UEI College-Gardena is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is UEI College-Gardena a tribal college?
No. UEI College-Gardena is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is UEI College-Gardena a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—UEI College-Gardena reports 30.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is UEI College-Gardena religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for UEI College-Gardena 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
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- California colleges by ROI
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- Gardena, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
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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.