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Concorde Career Institute is found in Portland, OR. Portland is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Concorde Career Institute.
The school is known for its programs in medical administration.
Admission to Concorde Career Institute is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 626 in 2007-2008 at the school.
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 Portland
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
General Phone: (503) 281-4181
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 406 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Medical Administration | 69 | health and medical administrative |
| Therapy and Counseling | 26 | massage therapy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 17 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 266 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 252 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career Institute had a total enrollment of 626 students (619 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 15% |
| Women | 85% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 73% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 240 | 240 | 100% | 240 | 100% |
| Men | 35 | 35 | 100% | 35 | 100% |
| Women | 205 | 205 | 100% | 205 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not 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 Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 888700)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
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% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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