Students attend ACT in Arlington, Virginia, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. ACT degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Applicants to ACT appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
There are 482 students at ACT (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at ACT are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ACT College - Statement of Mission The mission of ACT College is to provide quality, career education that meets the demand of a competitive and changing health care community, through a specialized curriculum that emphasizes a hands-on approach and incorporates industry standard healthcare technology. Objectives: 1) To provide quality, career education that leads to the acquisition of the requisite skills for employment in the allied health field. 2) To provide a learning atmosphere that encourages the student to acquire knowledge, gain technical competency and experience professional growth. 3) To maintain a flexible curriculum structured to incorporate industry standard technology and changing employer needs. 4) To provide extensive, clinical experiences and classroom training that focus on the needs of the healthcare community while maintaining a low student to teacher ratio. 5) To provide interpersonal communication and customer service and job readiness skills that prepare the student for a new career and/or career advancement opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
ACT College
1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite M780
Arlington, VA 22209-2297
General Phone: (703) 527-6660
Admissions Phone: (703) 527-6660
Financial Aid Phone: (703) 527-6660
http://www.actcollege.edu
ACT awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 357 | medical assistant, dental assistant, radiographyer |
| Medical Adminstration | 95 | medical secretary, pharmacy courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for ACT in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 482 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, ACT had a total enrollment of 482 students (482 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 43% |
| District of Columbia | 26% |
| Maryland | 22% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 35% |
| Transfer Out | 4% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Arlington, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (703) 527-6660
Financial Aid:
ACT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3091100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (703) 527-6660
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets ACT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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