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The campus of Concorde Career Institute is in Arlington, Texas, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Concorde Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Concorde Career Institute is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and medical assistant and technician.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Concorde Career Institute had 760 students enrolled (760 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Concorde Career Institute (CCI) philosophy is based on the belief that all human beings have inherent worth simply because they exist. Therefore, all persons are deserving of an opportunity to achieve their full potential. It is through education that Concorde Career Institute is committed to assisting individuals in realizing their goals in the health field."
More complete details are provided below.
Concorde Career Institute
601 Ryan Plaza Drive, Suite 200
Arlington, TX 76011
General Phone: (817) 261-1594
Admissions Phone: (817) 261-1594
Financial Aid Phone: (817) 261-1594
http://www.concorde.edu
Concorde Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 193 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, medical coding |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 142 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 185 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 150 | 2 |
In 2005, Concorde Career Institute had a total enrollment of 760 students (760 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 10% |
| Women | 90% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 91% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Arlington, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 681 | 681 | 100% | 681 | 100% |
| Men | 65 | 65 | 100% | 65 | 100% |
| Women | 616 | 616 | 100% | 616 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (817) 261-1594
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3542300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (817) 261-1594
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Concorde Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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