Description

Platt College in Alhambra, California, is constantly expanding to provide Southern California residents with training for the most in-demand legal, medical and other professions.

Platt College’s programs, many of which include externships so that students might gain professional experience, are awarded through distinctive schools, which include the schools of:

  • Graphic Design
  • Legal Studies
  • Medical Sciences

Within these schools, training is currently offered for such high employment careers as:

  • Medical Assisting
  • Respiratory Thearapy
  • Paralegal Studies

Platt College’s location in downtown Alhambra, which is only a 15 minute drive from downtown Los Angeles, is ideal for two reasons. The location is, first of all, convenient, within short walking distance of restaurants and shops. It is also in close proximity to a thriving city where employment opportunities abound.

Platt College provides such services as tutoring, disability services and career assistance, which helps students to plan career goals, compose a resume, sharpen interview skills and fill out applications.

Financial aid is available through grants, work-study and loans to those who qualify. The Pell grant and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant are awarded according to financial need. The amount of these grants varies according to the determined need. Federal loans usually cover the most substantial portion of tuition and include Stafford loans for students and PLUS loans for parents of students.

Those interested in applying will need to contact an admissions officer at Platt College Alhambra.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

For Profit

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$33,919

Out-of-State Tuition

$33,919

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

193

Students

Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
193

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
3%
Caucasian
22%
Latino
61%
Other
5%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%