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The campus of Cabarrus is in Concord, North Carolina, 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 nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at Cabarrus is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 550.
Cabarrus maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 315 students enrolled (249 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Cabarrus are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is an independent, post-secondary education institution affiliated with NorthEast Medical Center in Concord, NC. The College provides undergraduate heath sciences education to qualified men and women from Cabarrus and surrounding counties which results in their developing the knowledge, attitudes and competencies to function as informed, responsible citizens and to serve in their communities as compassionate practitioners in their chosen helath discipline."
More complete details are provided below.
Cabarrus College Of Health Sciences
401 Medical Park Drive
Concord, NC 28025
General Phone: (704) 783-1555
Admissions Phone: (704) 783-1616
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 783-3507
http://www.cabarruscollege.edu
Cabarrus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 224 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 27 | surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 19 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Cabarrus in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 197 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Cabarrus had a total enrollment of 315 students (249 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 5% |
| Women | 95% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Concord, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 25 | 69% | 21 | 84% |
| Men | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 34 | 24 | 71% | 20 | 83% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 783-1616
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Cabarrus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 647700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 783-3507
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 22 | $54,408 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 22 | $54,408 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Offers part-time study On-campus library
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Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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