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 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Overall Admission Rate Average GPA Early Action Offered No SAT Math Early Decision Offered No SAT Critical Reading Regular Admission Deadline Rolling SAT Writing ACT Composite 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 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 6 Regular Class Size Continuous Required 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. International Students 1.4% First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 85% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 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
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 Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted 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 in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Recommended SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Recommended Recommended Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: 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 Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification info@platt.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $110 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling Yes Transfer applications not accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Not available 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 Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men 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 24 applicants were admitted 89 applicants were admitted 72 (64%) of 113 admitted students enrolled 23 (96%) of 24 admitted students enrolled 49 (55%) of 89 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
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 Books and Supplies $1,870 Other Expenses 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 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 023043 Institution's own form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants 265 (71.8%) of freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need 265 (100.0%) of applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift 265 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Received by 117 (44.2%) of aid recipients Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met Average Award Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift
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 - 2 PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2013 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2013 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
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 - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs 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 Summer Session Continuous 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
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts, Computer and information sciences, Communication technologies None Accelerated program, Internships Not offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Not required ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 6 Part-Time Faculty 23 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 28% of classes 10-19 students: 63% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,206 Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING San Diego Population 1,223,400 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Very large city 1 acre Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 7 miles from campus in San Diego 6 miles from campus in San Diego 6 miles from campus in San Diego Weather Temperature 48.8 average low in January, 77.1 average high in September Rain 42 rainy days per year 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 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Not available Not available Not available surveillance cameras, security guard for evening session PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued 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 All Undergraduates 369 Women 98 (26.6%) Men 271 (73.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 369 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.4% Average Age 26 All Graduate Students Yes 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 UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 85% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015