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The campus of Cabarrus is in Concord, NC, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Cabarrus include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Cabarrus is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
Cabarrus maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 358 students enrolled (289 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Cabarrus are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is committed to educational excellence in the preparation of men and women for service in health professions within our region."
More complete details are provided below.
Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025
General Phone: (704) 403-1555
http://www.cabarruscollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 323 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 70 | phlebotomy, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Medicine | 19 | medical physics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Cabarrus in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 304 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 93 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 15 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Cabarrus had a total enrollment of 358 students (289 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Concord, 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 | 140 | 64 | 46% | 25 | 39% |
| Men | 9 | 6 | 67% | 3 | 50% |
| Women | 131 | 58 | 44% | 22 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Cabarrus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 647700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 18 | $71,159 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,542 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $62,442 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 24 | $68,742 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Physics
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cabarrus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library
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