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Downey Adult School

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 30 to 1
Students retention rate 13%
On-time graduation rate 88%

Located in Downey, California, Downey Adult School is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Downey Adult School 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.

Downey Adult School 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 Downey Adult School is 13% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Downey Adult School do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Downey Adult School are Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $3,999
Books and Supplies $1,125
Total Cost $5,124

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Court Reporting and Captioning/Court Reporter

Program Length 12 months
Tuition and Fees $3,999
Books and Supplies $1,125
Total Cost $5,124

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 45 of freshman students at Downey Adult School received on average $4,846 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.

$4,846
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 161 45% $4,846 $780,185
Other Federal Grant 161 45% $4,846 $780,185
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 161 45% $4,846 $780,185

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Downey Adult School students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Downey Adult School students is 87.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 85.0%.

87.7%

  • asian 100.0% 9 students
  • African American 70.0% 7 students
  • white 90.9% 10 students
  • hispanic 87.8% 115 students
  • Mixed Race 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Downey Adult School provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Downey Adult School offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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