Southern California Institute of Technology

https://www.scitech.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,915
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,486
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    74.2%
    155 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    510
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    42.4%
    42 Graduates

    About

    Southern California Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern California Institute of Technology were Electrician (273 degrees awarded), Biomedical Technology (48 degrees), and Automation Engineer Technology (41 degrees).

    In 2024, 425 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology. 4.71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 95.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (258 degrees), 3.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (69 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $17,915, which is $3,018 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $17,915, which is $3,018 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,486.

    In 2024, 62% of undergraduate students attending Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,915
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology was $17,915. The cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $3,018 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,486
    2024 Value
    12.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Southern California Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,486. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology grew by 12.7%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    62%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    63%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    62% of undergraduate students at Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 20.5% with respect to 2023, when 78% 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.

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    Admissions

    Southern California Institute of Technology received 155 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 29.2% annual growth. Out of those 155 applicants, 115 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 510 students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2024.

    Southern California Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 92.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    74.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    115
    Accepted Out of 155

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern California Institute of Technology was 74.2% (115 admissions from 155 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 29.2%, while admissions grew by 9.52%.

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    Enrollment

    Southern California Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 510 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 510 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 54.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 11% Asian, 5.29% Black or African American, 4.71% Two or More Races, 1.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.588% 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 (54.3%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Asian Male (9.65%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 510 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 510 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 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    100%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southern California Institute of Technology was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southern California Institute of Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      280 enrolled students
    2. White
      87 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      56 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology is 54.9% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% White, 11% Asian, 5.29% Black or African American, 4.71% Two or More Races, 1.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.588% 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 385 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 (258 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (69 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology is Electrician (273 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (48 degrees) and Automation Engineer Technology (41 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (273 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), and Engineering (30 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 (1,119,764 people), Other managers (431,036 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (414,028 people), Civil engineers (327,338 people), and Mechanical engineers (235,056 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2024 are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), Engineering (30 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), Engineering (30 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,101,485 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (507,109 people), Construction (438,974 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (262,401 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (223,928 people).

    The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology are Construction (273 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), Engineering (30 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Electrician
      273 degrees awarded
    2. Biomedical Technology
      48 degrees awarded
    3. Automation Engineer Technology
      41 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology was Electrician with 273 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    405
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    20
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 405 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology, which is 20.3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 268 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 53.6 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Biomedical Technology, which is 0.171 times less than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    47%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% 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, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      258 degrees awarded
    2. White
      69 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      37 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (258 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (69 degrees).

    2.82% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Male
      244 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Male
      243 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Male
      235 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino male (244 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (243 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Southern California Institute of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 8.93M. Southern California Institute of Technology employs 7 Instructors, 3 Assistant professors and 3 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern California Institute of Technology are Male Instructor (7), Male Assistant professor (3), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.78M
    2024 Salaries
    7.16%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a median of $3.78M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($8.93M) and a 7.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.75% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.64% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $1.22M
    Instructional Salaries
    15
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a total of $1.22M to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 5 employees.

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