Academy College is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis is a small city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Academy College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Academy College include transportation, photography and commercial art, and computer science and engineering.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
Approximately 251 students study at Academy College (in 2005). The school is essentially a male school.
Part-time study is common at Academy College.
More complete details are provided below.
Academy College
1101 E. 78th Street, Suite 100
Minneapolis, MN 55420-1554
General Phone: (952) 851-0066
Admissions Phone: (952) 851-0066
Financial Aid Phone: (952) 851-0066
http://www.academycollege.edu
Academy College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 18 | air transportation, aviation operations, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Business And Management | 12 | business management, accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | network management, data processing tech, computer and info science, computer security, database administration, computer programming |
| Design | 8 | design and visual communication |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | multimedia, commercial art |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 5 | medical assistant |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Academy College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 23 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 2 |
In 2005, Academy College had a total enrollment of 251 students (216 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 76% |
| Women | 24% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 11% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 93% |
| Wisconsin | 7% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 41 | 100% | 41 | 100% |
| Men | 31 | 31 | 100% | 31 | 100% |
| Women | 10 | 10 | 100% | 10 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (952) 851-0066
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,989 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,989 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
Financial Aid:
Academy College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2050300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (952) 851-0066
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Intermedia/Multimedia
TRANSPORTATION
Air Transportation, Other
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Academy College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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