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Concorde Career College is one of the premier medical training colleges in America. The institute has 12 campuses across the United States including one in Kansas City, MO. The Kansas City campus is conveniently located in the central part of the city between the Plaza area and the Crown center at the corner of Linwood and Broadway.
All the campuses of Concorde Career College are known for their fast track training programs in healthcare. Concorde Career College offers training programs in surgical technology, vocational nursing and patient care. The Kansas City campus provides specialized courses in practical nursing, insurance coding and billing, medical assistance, dental assistance and respiratory therapy. The institute is also eligible to offer federal financial aid.
The main campus of Concorde Career College is in Kansas City, MO (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Concorde Career College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medical administration.
Concorde Career College does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 632 enrolled students. Females make the bulk of the student body at Concorde Career College.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Concorde Career College Kansas City
3239 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
General Phone: (816) 531-5223
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 354 | medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory therapy assistant, respiratory care tech |
| Medical Administration | 80 | health and medical administrative |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 46 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
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 | 286 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 160 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 34 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career College had a total enrollment of 632 students (544 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 10% |
| Women | 90% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, 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 | 301 | 301 | 100% | 301 | 100% |
| Men | 29 | 29 | 100% | 29 | 100% |
| Women | 272 | 272 | 100% | 272 | 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 |
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2361600)
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 | $46,930 | 17 | $40,408 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $46,930 | 17 | $40,408 |
*: 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
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. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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