Southern California Institute of Technology

https://www.scitech.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,590

2022 Average Net Price

$28,699

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

59.6%

166 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

541

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

46.6%

68 Graduates

About

Southern California Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Southern California Institute of Technology were Electrician (268 degrees awarded), Biomedical Technology (39 degrees), and Computer Support Specialist (24 degrees).

In 2022, 357 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southern California Institute of Technology. 3.64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 96.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (226 degrees), 3.59 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $16,590, which is $1,649 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $16,590, which is $1,649 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,699.

In 2022, 90% of undergraduate students attending Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,590

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology was $16,590. The cost of tuition at Southern California Institute of Technology is $1,649 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$28,699

2022 Value

5.13%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Southern California Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,699. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Southern California Institute of Technology grew by 5.13%.

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 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.07% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,590. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6% 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

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Southern California Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2021, when 88% 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 166 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 7.26% annual growth. Out of those 166 applicants, 99 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.6% acceptance rate.

There were 541 students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2022.

Southern California Institute of Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 90.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

Accepted Out of 166

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Southern California Institute of Technology was 59.6% (99 admissions from 166 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 58.7%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants declined by 7.26%, while admissions declined by 5.71%.

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.

Enrollment

Southern California Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 541 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 541 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 60.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% White, 11.1% Asian, 5.55% Two or More Races, 4.62% Black or African American, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.185% 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 (57.5%), followed by White Male (15%) and Asian Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 541 students. The full-time enrollment at Southern California Institute of Technology is 541 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 71.2% 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

95%

2022 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 95%. 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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
326 enrolled students
White
82 enrolled students
Asian
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southern California Institute of Technology is 60.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% White, 11.1% Asian, 5.55% Two or More Races, 4.62% Black or African American, 1.29% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.185% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 331 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 (226 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology is Electrician (268 degrees awarded), followed by Biomedical Technology (39 degrees) and Computer Support Specialist (24 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (268 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 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 (973,746 people), Other managers (412,907 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (386,188 people), Civil engineers (293,885 people), and Mechanical engineers (219,249 people).

The most specialized majors at Southern California Institute of Technology in 2022 are Construction (268 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), and Engineering (21 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (268 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (39 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (29 degrees), and Engineering (21 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Electrician
268 degrees awarded
Biomedical Technology
39 degrees awarded
Computer Support Specialist
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Southern California Institute of Technology was Electrician with 268 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

344

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 344 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology, which is 26.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (13).

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 2022, 259 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 28.8 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Southern California Institute of Technology in Electrician, which is 0.0347 times less than the 259 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 45% 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 48% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Southern California Institute of Technology is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
226 degrees awarded
White
63 degrees awarded
Asian
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino (226 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (63 degrees).

1.96% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Hispanic or Latino Male
219 degrees awarded
White Male
61 degrees awarded
Asian Male
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southern California Institute of Technology is hispanic or latino male (219 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more hispanic or latino male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (61 degrees).

Operations

Southern California Institute of Technology employs 5 Instructors, 3 Lecturers and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Southern California Institute of Technology are Male Instructor (5), Male Lecturer (2), and Female Lecturer (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology are: Management, with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.27M

2022 Salaries

3.64%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a median of $3.27M in salaries, a 3.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.45% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 12.9% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$828k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Southern California Institute of Technology paid a total of $828k to 10 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

7 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Instructor with 5 employees, Lecturer with 3 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology were Management with 7 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southern California Institute of Technology was Male Instructor with 5 employees, Male Lecturer with 2 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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