Chaparral is located in Tucson, Arizona (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Chaparral is the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
The school is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and security and law enforcement.
Chaparral is an open-admission school.
The school had 385 enrolled students in 2005. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Chaparral.
More complete details are provided below.
Chaparral College
4585 E Speedway Blvd Suite 204
Tucson, AZ 85712
General Phone: (520) 327-6866
Admissions Phone: (520) 327-6866
Financial Aid Phone: (520) 327-6866
http://www.chap-col.edu
Chaparral awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 64 | business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 14 | general office occupations |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Chaparral in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 104 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 46 | 5 |
In 2005, Chaparral had a total enrollment of 385 students (385 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (520) 327-6866
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,320 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 200 |
Financial Aid:
Chaparral participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 945100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (520) 327-6866
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $37,612 | 6 | $35,765 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $37,612 | 6 | $35,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chaparral Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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