| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Midsize |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Continuous |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 61% |
Located in Santa Maria, California, CET-Santa Maria is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.
One of the notable aspects of CET-Santa Maria is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
CET-Santa Maria is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
The retention rate of students at CET-Santa Maria is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 78%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CET-Santa Maria do not continue their studies after the first year.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Admission
The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.
Tuition & Fees
Building Construction Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 8 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,249 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $14,249 |
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
| Program Length | 8 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $14,249 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $14,249 |
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Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
| Program Length | 6 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $11,024 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $11,024 |
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Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at CET-Santa Maria was $14,307. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.
| California's average | $10,382 |
|---|---|
| National average | $17,795 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by CET-Santa Maria during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 69 of freshman students at CET-Santa Maria received on average $9,849 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 18% of freshman students at CET-Santa Maria received $7,406 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 44Medical/Clinical Assistant
Business
Total number of students graduated under this category 25Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 4Building Construction Technology/Technician
Transportation and Logistics
Total number of students graduated under this category 0Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 94 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 58 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
61.7%
Dropout Rate
Out of 94 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students dropped out of the school.
27.7%
Still Enrolled
From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 10 students are still enrolled in the school.
10.6%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CET-Santa Maria is greatly skewed towards women students, with 82.8% of undergraduate students being women and 17.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 116, with 96 women and 20 men.
- men 17.2% 20 students
- women 82.8% 96 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 34% 39 students
- 20-21 18% 21 students
- 22-24 17% 20 students
- 25-29 15% 17 students
- 30-34 4% 5 students
- 35-39 4% 5 students
- 40-49 1% 1 students
Residency of Students
The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at CET-Santa Maria in the 2022 academic year.
| State name | Students Count | Percentage | |
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| California | 20 | 100.00% |
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
- Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
Veteran Services
- Credit for military training