CALC is found in Alton, IL. Alton is a small suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at CALC.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. CALC is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and medical administration.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 117 in 2007-2008 at CALC. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at CALC attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"CALC, Institute of Technology is an educational career institution. Our mission is to provide innovative training programs that develop skilled professionals, empowering them to achieve rewarding careers."
More complete details are provided below.
CALC Institute Of Technology
235a E Center Dr
Alton, IL 62002
General Phone: (618) 474-0616
http://www.calc4it.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 42 | medical assistant |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical office assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer networking, network management |
Number of programs and degrees for CALC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 26 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, CALC had a total enrollment of 117 students (97 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54% |
| Black | 42% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Part-Time | 90 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Alton, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
CALC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3914300)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets CALC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career services
Offers part-time study
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to CALC.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at CALC with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To CALC(What are QuickSchools?)
Medical Administration
Computer Science And Engineering
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.