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CALC Institute Of Technology

Overview of CALC Institute Of Technology

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.

Areas of Study

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 adminstration.

CALC Selectivity

Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Student Body

Students numbered 117 in 2007 at CALC. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

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.

Contacting CALC

CALC Institute Of Technology
235a E Center Dr
Alton, IL 62002
General Phone: (618) 474-0616
http://www.calc4it.com

CALC Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Administration47medical office assistant
Medical Support And Technology12medical assistant
Computer Science And Engineering10computer networking, network management
Office And Administration4data entry

Number of programs and degrees for CALC in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year614
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years121

CALC Student Body

In 2007, CALC had a total enrollment of 117 students (46 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men6%
Women94%
Full-Time0%
Part-Time100%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White64%
Black35%
Hispanic1%
American Indian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-194%
20-2111%
22-2416%
25-2917%
30-3415%
35-3910%
40-4915%
50-649%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois97%

CALC Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Part-Time90 %

CALC Room and Board (2007)

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.

CALC Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total413278%1753%
Men4250%150%
Women373081%1653%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

CALC Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
CALC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3914300)

CALC Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

CALC Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets CALC Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%CALC % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%CALC % of degrees in medical adminstration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%CALC % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%CALC % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%CALC Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 17%CALC Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career services
Offers part-time study

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