Platt College-San Diego

Overview of Platt College – San Diego

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The school is dedicated to identifying the natural talents of students and cultivating them into skills that are relevant and valuable to employers in today’s career-oriented society. By helping students hone both traditional and contemporary skills, Platt College – San Diego hopes to keep knowledge relevant. It also strives to promote self-belief, respect for others, and a commitment to ethical, focused work by maintaining a supportive academic environment. Students are encouraged to share new ideas and stretch their minds and talents regularly.

Because the digital media design field is still in a constant state of development, Platt College – San Diego places a strong emphasis on providing a foundation in problem solving skills. The intent is that this will help students meet future challenges in an evolving job market.

The school employs only seven instructional faculty members full-time, all of whom maintain individual membership in many relevant professional associations. Those enrolled also gain access to a wide variety of consistently updated equipment and software, computer labs, lecture classrooms, and a library.

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Platt College Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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Platt College Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The overall cost of attending Platt College – San Diego will depend on the degree type selected. Additionally, prospective students must account for expenses related to housing and meals, as accommodations are not offered on campus. Those who choose to enroll should also anticipate paying additional institutional fees, as well as the cost of books and supplies.

The estimated expenses for full-time beginning undergraduate students during the 2020-2021 academic year was around $17,200. This does not include books and supplies, which will likely cost an additional $1,400 per year.

Platt College – San Diego participates in Federal Student Aid and state programs and the school’s aid department is available to assist students in determining their maximum eligibility for scholarships, grants, and loans. Approximately 16% of full-time beginning undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid. As many students receive grants and scholarships as they do student loans.

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Academics

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Platt College – San Diego makes it easy for students interested in the digital media design field to earn an advanced diploma or degree. Students can choose from two associate of applied science degrees, three bachelor of science degrees, and one specialized advanced diploma.

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Individual courses intended for professional development are also available. These are offered over a five week period and are open to students not currently enrolled in an academic program. Diploma and degree programs require anywhere from 13 to 32 months to complete.

The total student population as of fall semester 2019 was 115, including undergraduate and transfer-in students. Approximately 66% of those enrolled are male, while only 34% are female. Student race/ethnicity is predominantly white, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian. The student-faculty ratio is 12:1. The largest classes, which are offered in the associate of applied science degree programs, consist of only 24 students, while the bachelor of science degree program classes have a maximum size of eight students.

Prospective students should also become familiar with overall graduation rates, as they indicate the percentage of first-time students who earn their degree or certificate within 150% of the standard completion time (6 years). In 2019, the overall graduation rate for Platt College – San Diego was 63%, which is around the national average.

Platt College – San Diego is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), which is listed by the United States Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. The institution and its educational programs are also approved by the Bureau of Private Post-Secondary and Education. This ensures the college meets compliance guidelines with state standards as set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Act of 2009 and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.

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Outcome & Salary

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In general, most on-campus students enrolled at the Platt College – San Diego can expect to graduate. Of those who entered the institution in the 2011-2012 academic school year as full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 49% of them received bachelor’s degrees, 19% received associate degrees, and 4% received an advanced diploma. Non-first-time degree-seeking undergraduates who enrolled during the same time period graduated with associate’s degrees more frequently, but fared the same in bachelor’s degree programs and worse in diploma programs.

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