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Columbia Area Vocational Technical School, Missouri

Overview of Columbia Area Vocational Technical School

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School is found in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Columbia Area Vocational Technical School.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Selectivity

Admission to Columbia Area Vocational Technical School is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Students numbered 83 in 2005 at Columbia Area Vocational Technical School.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Adult Division of The Career Center is an integral part of the Columbia Public Schools educational program. The Career Center is the community leader in meeting the emerging needs of individuals and businesses, providing quality programs and services to enhance lifelong learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Columbia Area Vocational Technical School

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School
4203 S Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
General Phone: (573) 214-3800
Admissions Phone: (573) 214-3800
Financial Aid Phone: (573) 214-3809
http://www.career-center.org

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Programs and Degrees (2005)

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine47licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades14electrician, construction trades, masonry
Medical Support And Technology11surgical tech
Computer Science And Engineering4computer services management
Office And Administration0administrative assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture0applied horticulture
Business And Management0accounting and related services
Agricultural Science And Management0various agricutural courses, agricultural mechanization
Engineering Technician0drafting
Mechanics And Repair0automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech
Family And Social Work0child care provider

Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Area Vocational Technical School in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years584
Award of less than 1 academic year1811

Student Body

In 2005, Columbia Area Vocational Technical School had a total enrollment of 83 students (75 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men38%
Women62%
Full-Time62%
Part-Time38%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White76%
Black18%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Other Races1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri100%

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %
Part-Time73 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating86%

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total261869%1372%
Men77100%571%
Women191158%873%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsrecommended

Admissions Phone Number: (573) 214-3800

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Faculty

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School has a tenure system for faculty.

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Degree Programs (2005)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Columbia Area Vocational Technical School % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Columbia Area Vocational Technical School % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Columbia Area Vocational Technical School % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 14%Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching

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