Southern California Institute of Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,915

7.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$27,934

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87.5%

120 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

537

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.6%

61 Graduates

About

Southern California Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern California Institute of Technology were Electrician (256 degrees awarded), Biomedical Technology (57 degrees), and Automation Engineer Technology (40 degrees).

In 2023, 416 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology. 4.09% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 95.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (255 degrees), 3.81 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (67 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $17,915, which is $2,751 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern California Institute of Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 348 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $17,915, which is $2,751 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,934.

In 2023, 78% of undergraduate students attending Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,915

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology was $17,915. The cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $2,751 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,934

2023 Value

2.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Southern California Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,934. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology grew by 2.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,336

Room and Board

$1,590

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southern California Institute of Technology was of $15,336 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,590. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.3% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Southern California Institute of Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 348 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Southern California Institute of Technology received 120 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 27.7% annual growth. Out of those 120 applicants, 105 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.5% acceptance rate.

There were 537 students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2023.

Southern California Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 88.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

105

Accepted Out of 120

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern California Institute of Technology was 87.5% (105 admissions from 120 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 59.6%. Between 2018 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 27.7%, while admissions grew by 6.06%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Southern California Institute of Technology in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Southern California Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 537 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 537 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 9.5% Asian, 5.77% Two or More Races, 5.21% Black or African American, 1.49% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (57.1%), followed by White Male (14.8%) and Asian Male (9.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 537 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 537 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southern California Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern California Institute of Technology was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Southern California Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southern California Institute of Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
323 enrolled students
White
82 enrolled students
Asian
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology is 60.1% Hispanic or Latino, 15.3% White, 9.5% Asian, 5.77% Two or More Races, 5.21% Black or African American, 1.49% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.186% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 382 fewer women than men received degrees from Southern California Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (255 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (67 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology is Electrician (256 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (57 degrees) and Automation Engineer Technology (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southern California Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (256 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (97 degrees), and Engineering (32 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Software developers (1,051,443 people), Other managers (418,059 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (401,149 people), Civil engineers (312,438 people), and Mechanical engineers (229,120 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2023 are Construction (256 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (97 degrees), Engineering (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Construction (256 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (97 degrees), Engineering (32 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,001,258 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (470,065 people), Construction (399,546 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (246,360 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (198,109 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southern California Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2023)

Electrician
256 degrees awarded
Biomedical Technology
57 degrees awarded
Automation Engineer Technology
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology was Electrician with 256 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

399

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology, which is 23.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (17).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southern California Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 250 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 41.7 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 0.024 times less than the 250 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

48%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 48% of students graduating from Southern California Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Southern California Institute of Technology is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
255 degrees awarded
White
67 degrees awarded
Asian
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (255 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (67 degrees).

1.68% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Male
243 degrees awarded
White Male
65 degrees awarded
Asian Male
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino male (243 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (65 degrees).

Operations

Southern California Institute of Technology employs 7 Instructors, 3 Assistant professors and 2 Lecturers. Most academics at Southern California Institute of Technology are Male Instructor (7), Male Assistant professor (3), and Female Lecturer (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology are: Management, with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.52M

2023 Salaries

7.75%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a median of $3.52M in salaries, a 7.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.64% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.45% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.22M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a total of $1.22M to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Instructor with 7 employees, Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Lecturer with 2 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Management with 5 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 5 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology was Male Instructor with 7 employees, Male Assistant professor with 3 employees, and Female Lecturer with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southern California Institute of Technology.

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