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Butler is found in Bridgeport, CT. Bridgeport is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Butler.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 267 in 2007-2008 at Butler. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Butler are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The Sawyer School is to enhance the ability of students enrolled and to improve their quality of life through career education. The fundamental purpose of The Sawyer School is to provide specialized vocational training by blending educational and career-related atmospheres so that students may develop marketable skills in the shortest possible time.
The School's objective is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to secure successful and financially rewarding careers. In today's business world, technological and procedural changes occur at ever-escalating rates. It is The Sawyer School's intent to become aware of employers' needs and to gear curricula to meet them. The school's recognition of these demands has led to the development of educational programs that concentrate on areas relevant to meeting vocational goals and employers' expectations."
More complete details are provided below.
Butler Business School
2710 North Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06604
General Phone: (203) 333-3601
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 71 | medical assistant |
| Business and Management | 14 | management information systems, MIS |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Butler in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 93 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Butler had a total enrollment of 267 students (419 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 6% |
| Black | 42% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 29% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
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 | 54% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgeport, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Butler participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2115100)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Butler Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students
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