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Brookstone is found in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Brookstone.
The school is known for its programs in medical adminstration.
Admission to Brookstone is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 172 in 2005 at the school. Brookstone has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Brookstone College of Business is a small, private institution providing short-term vocational training in the accounting, computer network and maintenance, medical,and office technology fields for the purpose of employment. Realizing that the goal of the student is to obtain gainful employment through specialized education, Brookstone College is committed to providing relevant training with modern equipment taught by a qualified faculy. The College seeks to maintain the proper blend of an educational and business atmosphere so the student can develop marketable skills in as short a period of time as possible. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping Brookstone College students achieve their goals and strive to maintain the highest academic, vocational, and professional standards."
More complete details are provided below.
Brookstone College
10125 Berkeley Place Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
General Phone: (704) 547-8600
Admissions Phone: (704) 547-8600
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 547-8600
http://www.brookstone.edu
Brookstone awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 20 | medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 8 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookstone in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
In 2005, Brookstone had a total enrollment of 172 students (172 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 78% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 37% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 18 | 100% | 18 | 100% |
| Men | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 13 | 13 | 100% | 13 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 547-8600
Financial Aid:
Brookstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 781400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 547-8600
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brookstone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care
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