C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W
Platt College San Diego
San Diego, CA
Web Site www.platt.edu/
Institution Type Private for-profit
Coeducational Yes
Undergraduate Students 369
Women 98 (26.6%)
Men 271 (73.4%)
Graduate Students Not reported
ADMISSION
Entrance Difficulty
Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered No
Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA Not reported
SAT Math Not reported
SAT Critical Reading Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
ACT Composite Not reported
Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay
Extracurricular Activities
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance Not available
Tuition and Fees $15,310
Room and Board Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met Not reported
Average Freshman Award Not reported
Average Indebtedness of
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System Continuous
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 6
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes
10-19 students: 63% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
San Diego Population 1,223,400
Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot
Sororities Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
9.6% Asian
11.0% Black/African-American 25.8% Hispanic/Latino
7.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 38.2% White
6.6% Unknown
International Students 1.4%
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 85%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended
Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office
SAT or ACT Recommended Not reported
SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Recommended Not reported
SAT Subject
Tests Only Recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay SAT: No policy as of nowACT: No policy as of now
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Address 6250 El Cajon Boulevard
City, State, Zip San Diego, CA 92115-3919
Phone (619) 265-0107
Fax (619) 265-8655
E-mail info@platt.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission
Deadline Rolling
Application Fee $110
Application Fee Waiver Not reported Regular Admission
Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of
Admission Not reported
Waiting List Used Yes
Defer Admission
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Application Form
Common Application Not accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Not available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Required
Essay or Personal
Statement Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation Other
Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA
Standardized Tests Class Rank
Recommendations Essay
Interview
Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work
Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency
Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate Not reported
Women 24 applicants were admitted
Men 89 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled 72 (64%) of 113 admitted students enrolled
Women 23 (96%) of 24 admitted students enrolled
Men 49 (55%) of 89 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing Not reported
Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA Not reported
3.75 and Above Not reported
3.50 - 3.74 Not reported
3.25 - 3.49 Not reported
3.00 - 3.24 Not reported
2.50 - 2.99 Not reported
2.00 - 2.49 Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite Not reported
Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported
Score of 6 - 11 Not reported
Score of 5 or Below Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
National Merit Scholar Not reported
Valedictorian Not reported
Class President Not reported
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance Not available
Tuition and Fees $15,310
Room and Board Not reported
Books and Supplies $1,870
Other Expenses Not reported
Payment Plans Credit card
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application Deadline March 2
Award Notification On a rolling basis Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 023043 Free
Institution's own form
PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 265 (71.8%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 265 (100.0%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 265 (100.0%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported
Average Award Not reported
Need-Based Gift Received by 117 (44.2%) of aid recipients
Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported
Need Fully Met Not reported
Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported
Average Award Not reported
Need-Based Gift Not reported
Need-Based
Self-Help Not reported
Merit-Based Gift Not reported
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PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued
Borrowing
2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans State Loans
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG Non-Need-Based Available None
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Not reportedNumber of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported
Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas Not reported
Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By
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Employment
Work-Study Programs Not reported Average Earnings from
On-Campus Employment
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S
Academic Calendar System Continuous
Summer Session Not offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Intermedia/Multimedia
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines Visual and performing arts, Computer and information sciences,
Communication technologies
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None
Special Programs Accelerated program, Internships
Study Abroad Not offered
Online Degrees No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Not required
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for credit
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty 6
Part-Time Faculty 23
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported
Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes
10-19 students: 63% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 1,206
Computing
Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
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LOCATION AND SETTING
San Diego Population 1,223,400 Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Environment Very large city
Campus Size 1 acre
Weather
Temperature 48.8 average low in January, 77.1
average high in September
Rain 42 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport 7 miles from campus in San Diego
Nearest Bus Station 6 miles from campus in San Diego Nearest Train Station 6 miles from campus in San Diego
HOUSING
College Housing College does not provide housing for students
Types of Housing
Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available
Other surveillance cameras, security guard for evening session
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service Not offered
Personal Counseling Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences Mascot
School Colors
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport
WOMEN MEN
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations Not Reported
Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 369
Women 98 (26.6%)
Men 271 (73.4%)
Full-Time Undergraduates 369
Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 1.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
9.6% Asian
11.0% Black/African-American 25.8% Hispanic/Latino
7.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 38.2% White
6.6% Unknown
International Students 1.4%
Average Age 26
All Graduate Students Not reported
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years Not reported
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 85%
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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