Catalog and Disclosures
Catalog
Below is a link to the most recently published SCIT Catalog. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented; however, should an error be identified or changes made, the school shall publish a Catalog Addendum with any necessary changes or updates. View information about SCIT's Accreditation and Approvals.
Consumer Information
The following documents are intended to provide information about Southern California Institute of Technology pursuant to federal and state regulations. The listed documents are updated periodically as required.
- Annual Security Report (2024)
- BPPE Annual Report (2022)
- Student Performance Fact Sheets For Years 2022-2023 (All Programs)
Southern California Institute of Technology is a private institution approved to operate in the State of California by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means being in compliance with state standards as set forth in the CEC and 5, CRC. For more information, contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at 1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 225, Sacramento, CA 95833, www.bppe.ca.gov, toll-free telephone number (888) 370-7589 or by fax (916) 263-1897.
WSCUC Eligibility
Southern California Institute of Technology has applied for Eligibility from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). WSCUC has reviewed the application and determined that the institution is eligible to proceed with an Application for Accreditation. A determination of Eligibility is not a formal status with the WASC Senior College and University Commission, nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. It is a preliminary finding that the institution is potentially accreditable and can proceed within five years of its Eligibility determination to be reviewed for Candidacy or Initial Accreditation status with the Commission. Questions about Eligibility may be directed to the institution or to WSCUC at https://www.wscuc.org/contact or (510) 748-9001.
- A WSCUC team visited the institution between October 22-25, 2024. View the Report of the WSCUC Visiting Team - Seeking Accreditation Visit 1
Student Achievement Rates
The following is a table the the student achievement rates as reported in the school's 2024 Annual Report to the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The definitions of each column can be found below under Table Definitions.
| Program | Date Range of Students Beginning Program | Students Available for Graduation | Students Available for Employment | Completion Rate (%) | Employment Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Technology | 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 | 53 | 44 | 91% | 75% |
| Computer Networking & Cybersecurity* | 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 | 49 | 17 | 65% | 71% |
| General Electrician | 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023 | 308 | 247 | 88% | 72% |
| BS Biomedical Engineering | 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 | 17 | 9 | 53% | 78% |
| BS Electrical Engineering | 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 | 59 | 25 | 42% | 88% |
| BS Electronic Engineering | 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 | 7 | 5 | 72% | 100% |
| BS Information Systems | 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019 | 12 | 11 | 92% | 73% |
*Program previously named Information Technology.
The following programs did not have any cohort of students beginning in the specified date range that could be reported in the 2024 Annual Report either because the program is new or there were no students who enrolled during the specified date range.
- Industrial Automation Technology. Date Range: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
- Biomedical Technology-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
- General Electrician-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
- Industrial Automation Technology-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
- Computer Networking and Cybersecurity-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
- AS Industrial Engineering Technology. Date Range: 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2021
- AS Industrial Engineering Technology-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2021
- BS Biomedical Engineering-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019
- BS Electrical Engineering-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019
- BS Electronic Engineering-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019
- BS Information Systems-DE (Distance Education). Date Range: 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2019
Table Definitions
- Date Range of Students Beginning Program The date range that the population of students reported began the respective program.
- Students Available for Graduation The total student population who did not withdraw from the program due to any of the following circumstances: deployment in active military duty, incarceration, an onset of a medical condition, or deceased. This sum is the total program popuation base for calculation of the Completion Rate.
- Students Available for Employment The total student population who completed the program and did not have any of the following circumstances preventing them from pursuing employment: furthering their education, deployment in active military duty, incarceration, an onset of a medical condition, or deceased. This sum is the total program popuation base for calculation of the Employment Rate.
- Completion Rate The percentage of Students Available for Graduation who completed the program.
- Employment Rate The percentage of Students Available for Employment who obtained employment related to their field of study and who the school was able to secure verification of their employment. Students who may be employed in the field and who the school was not able to secure verification are not included in the Employment Rate.
HEERF Grant Information
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) to provide emergency financial aid grants (HEERF Grants) to eligible students impacted by the COVID-19 situation. The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA) authorizes additional emergency financial aid grants to be added to the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF II). SCIT is participating in these programs to provide financial relief to eligible students who were unexpectedly transitioned to online instruction and who may have experienced other financial hardships resulting from the COVID-19 situation. SCIT students who are eligible and qualify to receive an HEERF grant, which is money that does not need to be paid back, will receive the grant in the form of a check (or multiple checks) mailed to the student directly. Please visit the HEERF Grant Information Site for more details about the method and manner by which HEERF Grants are awarded to students, including statistics about the awarded amounts.
HEERF Grant Information Site