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Brookstone is located in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Greensboro, NC. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Brookstone top out at the Certificate.
Students at the school often study medical administration.
The admissions department at Brookstone does not accept all those who apply.
The school offers classes to 145 students (126 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Brookstone.
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 Greensboro
424 Gallimore Dairy Road
Greensboro, NC 27409-9545
General Phone: (336) 668-2627
http://www.brookstone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 20 | allied health and medical assisting |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 6 | accounting and related services, accounting |
| Office and Administration | 5 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 2 | computer repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Brookstone in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 20 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Brookstone had a total enrollment of 145 students (126 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 66% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 45% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 | 7 | 70% | 7 | 100% |
| Men | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 9 | 6 | 67% | 6 | 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 |
Financial Aid:
Brookstone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 781401)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (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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