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Private nonprofit, Less than 2-Year
Colton, CA

CET-Colton

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in CA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$16,375

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

60.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$32,986

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

CET-Colton is a distinguished Private nonprofit, Less than 2-Year institution located in Colton, CA. With a competitive tuition profile of $16,375, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 60.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$32,750

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

11.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$2,986

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

-$2,890

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$26,970

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at CET-Colton is $7,041.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
6.8%
93.2%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
77.5%
White
8.9%
Black
8.4%
Two or more
3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.1%
Asian
0.5%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Unknown
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

3

Burglary

0

Theft

2

Assault

0

Robbery

1

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$16,375

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$13,732
$30k - $48k$16,759
$48k - $75k$17,716
$75k+$20,914

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,041
Pell Grant Recipients52.7%
Using Federal Loans47.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment31.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$7,565
Pell Grant Recipients52.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

80.8%

Success

60.6%

In-State Cost

$16,375

Age 25+ Students

40.3%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

2,849 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Colton (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Colton (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.