Tampa, FL is home to Concorde Career Institute. Tampa is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Concorde Career Institute go up to the Certificate.
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 494 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Concorde Career Institute 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 Tampa
4202 W Spruce
Tampa, FL 33607
General Phone: (813) 874-0094
http://www.concorde.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 275 | medical assistant, dental assistant, allied health and medical assisting, surgical tech, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 65 | health and medical administrative, health unit coordinator |
Number of programs and degrees for Concorde Career Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 318 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Concorde Career Institute had a total enrollment of 494 students (335 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 17% |
| Women | 83% |
| 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 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 58% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tampa, 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 | 124 | 124 | 100% | 124 | 100% |
| Men | 21 | 21 | 100% | 21 | 100% |
| Women | 103 | 103 | 100% | 103 | 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 2172700)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(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 degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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