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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.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.
Admission to Columbia Area Vocational Technical School is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 83 in 2005 at Columbia Area Vocational Technical School.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 47 | licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 14 | electrician, construction trades, masonry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | surgical tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer services management |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Business And Management | 0 | accounting and related services |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | various agricutural courses, agricultural mechanization |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | drafting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Columbia Area Vocational Technical School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 11 |
In 2005, Columbia Area Vocational Technical School had a total enrollment of 83 students (75 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 62% |
| Part-Time | 38% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 73 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 86% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 26 | 18 | 69% | 13 | 72% |
| Men | 7 | 7 | 100% | 5 | 71% |
| Women | 19 | 11 | 58% | 8 | 73% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (573) 214-3800
Financial Aid:
Columbia Area Vocational Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2289200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (573) 214-3809
Columbia Area Vocational Technical School has a tenure system for faculty.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Columbia Area Vocational Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
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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