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Concorde Career College is in a large suburb, in Garden Grove, CA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Concorde Career College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Concorde Career College does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 737 students (661 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Concorde Career College are minorities.
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 Garden Grove
12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101
Garden Grove, CA 92840-9201
General Phone: (714) 703-1900
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 229 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, respiratory therapy assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 168 | various nursing |
| Medical Administration | 40 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 190 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 168 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 79 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 737 students (661 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
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 | 226 | 226 | 100% | 226 | 100% |
| Men | 59 | 59 | 100% | 59 | 100% |
| Women | 167 | 167 | 100% | 167 | 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $70,491 | 17 | $57,332 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $70,491 | 17 | $57,332 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
(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 14% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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