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Concorde Career College can be found in Garden Grove, California (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Concorde Career College.
The most common majors at the school are in nursing and emergency medicine, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
Concorde Career College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 527 students were enrolled in the school. Concorde Career College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"At Concorde Career Institute, we prepare learners for successful careers. At Concorde Career Institute, we...Conduct all aspects of our business with integrity; Are customer focused; Are committed to life-long learning and believe in the value of continuous education; Treat all individuals with respect; Are committed to quality performance and continuous improvement; and Are active community citizens. We are a private career school, small enough to be concerned with individual student progress. Students learn by demonstration, study and practice in classroom, laboratory and on-the-job settings. They work with equipment and instruments under the supervision of trained faculty."
More complete details are provided below.
Concorde Career College
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840-9201
General Phone: (714) 703-1900
http://www.concorde.edu
Concorde Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 181 | various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 140 | medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 61 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 242 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 140 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 527 students (527 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 35% |
| American Indian | 7% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Garden Grove, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 456 | 456 | 100% | 456 | 100% |
| Men | 161 | 161 | 100% | 161 | 100% |
| Women | 295 | 295 | 100% | 295 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 807100)
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 | 2 | * | 13 | $53,158 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 13 | $53,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concorde Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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