Platt College began as a private school founded in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1879. At the time of its founding it was one of the first business colleges west of the Mississippi. Since that time, many schools with the Platt name have sprung up in Western states, most notably Oklahoma, Colorado, and California. These schools are widely varied in terms of academic emphasis and program offerings. The California campuses are Platt College, San Diego and three Southern California campuses located in Los Angeles, Huntington Beach and Ontario.

Points of Distinction

• Career Services
• Financial Aid
• Nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

Course Topics

Platt offers a wide variety of programs ranging from Bachelors degrees to Associate degrees to certificates. Course Topics are also varied and wide-ranging. Principal fields include multimedia, graphic design, paralegal studies, information technology, medical administration, and visual communication. Programs vary in length from approximately 5 to 31 months and total classroom hours vary from 350 to 2400 hours. Many programs include externships which provide valuable on-the-job training and experience.

Platt College Admissions

All applicants for admission are required to visit the campus for a personal interview with the Admissions Department, complete an application form, and tour the facility. Proof of either a high school diploma or GED is required, along with a passing score on a standardized entrance examination that measures language and numerical skills.

Platt College Faculty Quality

Platt faculty is composed of full and part-time instructors who bring teaching and industry experience to the classrooms and labs. Instructors are active in all campus activities, beginning with the new student orientation program up through graduation day.

Platt College Student Enrollment

Student population varies widely by campus. Typical numbers range from 150 to well over 500 students. Male/female ratio is fairly evenly balanced. Nearly half of Platt's Student Enrollment has prior industry and/or college experience.

Platt College Student Life

Platt is a commuter college. Each campus includes classrooms and labs, a library and learning resource center, offices, and other learning resources. The College hosts various events throughout the year for its students, including career fairs, symposiums, lecture series and museum visits. Many of Platt's programs incorporate community service into the curriculum.