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Concorde Career College is one of the premier medical training colleges in America. The institute has 12 locations across the United States including one in Aurora, MO. The Aurora campus is located east of downtown Denver.
All the 12 campuses of Concorde Career College are known for their fast track training programs in healthcare that prepare students to find opportunities in the job market. Concorde Career College offers training programs for medical assistance, dental assistance, insurance coding and patient care. The Aurora campus provides specialized courses in nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy and surgical technology. The institute also participates in federal financial aid.
Aurora, CO is home to Concorde Career College. Aurora is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Concorde Career College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in medical administration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 626 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at Concorde Career College are female.
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 Aurora
111 N. Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010-4314
General Phone: (303) 861-1151
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 322 | medical assistant, dental assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, respiratory therapy assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 144 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 81 | 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 | 326 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 117 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 104 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 626 students (694 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Aurora, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 202 | 202 | 100% | 202 | 100% |
| Men | 24 | 24 | 100% | 24 | 100% |
| Women | 178 | 178 | 100% | 178 | 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 887100)
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 | 1 | * | 30 | $40,359 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 30 | $40,359 |
*: 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 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(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% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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