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National Polytechnic College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 43%
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Lakewood, California, National Polytechnic College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of National Polytechnic College 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.

National Polytechnic College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at National Polytechnic College is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at National Polytechnic College is 43% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at National Polytechnic College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at National Polytechnic College are Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician

Program Length 6 months
Tuition and Fees $6,485
Books and Supplies $880
Total Cost $7,365

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 58 of freshman students at National Polytechnic College received on average $5,784 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.

$5,784
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 23 58% $5,297 $121,842
Other Federal Grant 23 58% $5,683 $130,698
State Grant/Scholarships 2 5% $1,168 $2,335
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 23 58% $5,784 $133,033

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of National Polytechnic College 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 National Polytechnic College students is 45.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.4%.

45.8%

  • asian 50.0% 3 students
  • white 80.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 48.4% 15 students

Service Offerings

National Polytechnic College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

National Polytechnic College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes