UEI College-Gardena

661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90247
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

UEI College-Gardena serves 1,332 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,332 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

UEI College-Gardena ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
UEI College-Gardena
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
35 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of UEI College-Gardena has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The UEI College-Gardena diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,332 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,332 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
199 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,332 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
46%
% Black
14%
7%
% White
3%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
46%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,357
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of UEI College-Gardena?
The acceptance rate of UEI College-Gardena is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is UEI College-Gardena's ranking?
UEI College-Gardena ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,332 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 38:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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