UEI College-Gardena
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 76% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
UEI College-Gardena is a private for-profit institution located in Gardena, California with approximately 1,332 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $28,691 per year. The graduation rate is 61%, and the typical graduate earns $30,848 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $9,433, which is a genuine positive for a for-profit school, but the annual net price of $26,611 is steep for a short-term vocational program where earnings potential varies widely by trade. Worth considering if you have a specific career target that aligns with their programs and you've confirmed local employers actually hire their graduates — but do your homework, because for-profit colleges in this space have an uneven track record on job placement and credential value. Ask the school directly for program-specific completion and employment rates before committing.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,332 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
UEI College-Gardena
661 West Redondo Beach Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90247-4201
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does UEI College-Gardena cost?
The average net price at UEI College-Gardena is about $28,691 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Gardena?
UEI College-Gardena has a graduation rate of 61%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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