Alexandria CET is located in a large suburb, in Alexandria, Virginia. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Alexandria CET top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study office and administration, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Alexandria CET maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 116 students (58 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Alexandria CET. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of CET is based on a philosophy of self-determination. CET seeks to promote the human development and education of low income people by providing them with marketable skills training and supportive services that contribute to economic self-sufficiency."
More complete details are provided below.
Alexandria CET
6295 Edsall Rd, Plaza 500, Ste. 220
Alexandria, VA 22312
General Phone: (408) 287-7924
Admissions Phone: (408) 287-7924
Financial Aid Phone: (408) 287-7924
Alexandria CET awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 17 | property management |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Alexandria CET in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 2 |
In 2005, Alexandria CET had a total enrollment of 116 students (58 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 73% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 68% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alexandria, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (408) 287-7924
Financial Aid:
Alexandria CET participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2332840)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (408) 287-7924
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alexandria CET Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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