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Charlotte, North Carolina is home to Carolinas College Of Health Sciences. Charlotte is a large city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Carolinas College Of Health Sciences go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 15% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 437. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 522.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Carolinas College Of Health Sciences has 467 enrolled students (as of 2005). A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Carolinas College Of Health Sciences attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Carolinas College Of Health Sciences
1200 Blythe Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
General Phone: (704) 355-5043
Admissions Phone: (704) 355-5043
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 355-8894
http://www.carolinascollege.org
Carolinas College Of Health Sciences awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 359 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, pre-nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 73 | phlebotomy, radiographyer, surgical tech, clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Carolinas College Of Health Sciences in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 264 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 130 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 3 |
In 2005, Carolinas College Of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 467 students (246 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 36% |
| Part-Time | 64% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 96% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Charlotte, 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 | 80 | 12 | 15% | 11 | 92% |
| Men | 16 | 1 | 6% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 64 | 11 | 17% | 10 | 91% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 437 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 522 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 77% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 355-5043
Financial Aid:
Carolinas College Of Health Sciences participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3104202)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 355-8894
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 28 |
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 | * | 18 | $60,833 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 18 | $60,833 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 10 | $55,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 10 | $55,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Carolinas College Of Health Sciences Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Offers part-time study
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