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Brookstone is found in Charlotte, NC. 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 office and administration and medical adminstration.
Admission to Brookstone is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Students numbered 159 in 2007 at Brookstone. The school 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, 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 faculty. 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
http://www.brookstone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 47 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 21 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 12 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 9 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookstone in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 88 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 2 |
In 2007, Brookstone had a total enrollment of 159 students (159 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 100% |
| Women | 0% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 80% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 28% |
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 | 27 | 23 | 85% | 1 | 4% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 26 | 22 | 85% | 0 | 0% |
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 |
Financial Aid:
Brookstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 781400)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brookstone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services
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