Brookstone is found in Greensboro, North Carolina. Greensboro is a rural site not far from an urban area. 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.
Brookstone accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 224 in 2005 at the school.
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 networking 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 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
7815 National Service Rd
Greensboro, NC 27409-9423
General Phone: (336) 668-2627
Admissions Phone: (336) 668-2627
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 668-2627
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 | 44 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Medical Adminstration | 35 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 16 | administrative assistant, executive secretary |
| Business And Management | 11 | accounting, accounting and related services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 7 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookstone in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 69 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 1 |
In 2005, Brookstone had a total enrollment of 224 students (224 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 61% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 98% |
| Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 64% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensboro, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 668-2627
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,055 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,055 |
| Books and supplies | $ 358 |
Financial Aid:
Brookstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 781401)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 668-2627
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brookstone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
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