Watterson College

Watterson College was a private, two-year vocational/technical school that operated in Southern California from 1915-1995.

It offered classes and training in various entry-level professions such as business, computers, word processing, medical assisting, retailing, and paralegal services. Watterson College had various satellite campuses in small cities near the Los Angeles, California area. Its main office was located at the Pasadena, California campus, and major campuses included Van Nuys, California, West Covina, California,and Oxnard, California. During the early 1990s Watterson College began struggling to meet admissions goals, due to increased competition by public institutions, leading to the final closing of all campuses by 1995.

Watterson College was accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

Watterson College was a private for profit institution that participated in the California Pell Grant program.

Watterson College was officially closed in 1992 according to State of California records, and the U.S. Department of Education [ [http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/FSA/closedschool/record.cfm?closedschoolID=1288492 FSA Closed School Records Page] ]

Prior to its closing, the school made an effort to preserve the records for any students needing transcripts or educational verification. Although not all records were preserved, students are encouraged to contact North-West College. North-West College became the official "custodian of records" for all Watterson College alumni. Founded in 1915, Watterson College has graduated thousands of business and allied health professionals.

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