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The campus of Concorde Career Institute is in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, which is a large suburb. 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 medical assistant and technician and medical adminstration.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Concorde Career Institute had 440 students enrolled (440 full-time equivalent). The school 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 Institute
4000 N. State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
General Phone: (954) 731-8880
Admissions Phone: (954) 731-8880
Financial Aid Phone: (954) 731-8880
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 | 277 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 85 | health and medical administrative |
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 | 362 | 3 |
In 2005, Concorde Career Institute had a total enrollment of 440 students (440 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| 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 | 72% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 56% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 452 | 452 | 100% | 452 | 100% |
| Men | 35 | 35 | 100% | 35 | 100% |
| Women | 417 | 417 | 100% | 417 | 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (954) 731-8880
Financial Aid:
Concorde Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2275100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (954) 731-8880
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(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% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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