Southern California Institute Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
222 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 200Anaheim, CA 92805-3758
USA
Main Tel: (714) 300-0300
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Southern California Institute of Technology, also known as SCIT, is located in Anaheim, California. After the National Education Center’s Institute of Technology in Anaheim closed down, the institute’s administrator and other instructors took the initiative to establish SCIT, which occurred in 1987. SCIT offers certificates and associate’s and bachelor’s degree in areas like networking specialization, electrical engineering, business management and accounting, among others.
The Southern California Institute of Technology is home to several international students. The institution provides financial aid to help students fulfill their education in the form of federal grants, private loans and work study programs. The Student Services Office at SCIT provides academic counseling and tutoring, while the center’s career services department offers employment opportunities.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in construction trades and office and administration.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Other academic year.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of engineering and technology.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid
SCIT participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 93% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 90% | $3,695 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 86% | $3,482 |
| Pell Grant | 86% | $3,382 |
| Other Federal Grant | 70% | $131 |
| State or Local Grant | 8% | $4,297 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 61% | $7,068 |
| Federal Loan | 61% | $7,068 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southern California Institute Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Technical College-West Jefferson Campus | Harvey, LA | 296 |
| 2 | Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom | Lakewood, WA | 7,854 |
| 3 | Foothill College | Los Altos Hills, CA | 19,485 |
| 4 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood, CO | 7,667 |
| 5 | Palomar College | San Marcos, CA | 26,805 |
| 6 | Los Angeles Trade Technical College | Los Angeles, CA | 17,487 |
| 7 | San Diego City College | San Diego, CA | 18,637 |
| 8 | Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA | 3,776 |
| 9 | Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ | 5,865 |
| 10 | Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | 16,415 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 337 | 6 |
| Bachelor | 66 | 4 |
| Associate | 15 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 604 in 2009-2010 (691 full-time equivalent).
About 82% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 18% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 18% of the student body. About 33% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 94% Women 93% All 93%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science