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DCI Career Institute

Overview of DCI Career Institute

DCI is located in Monaca, PA (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by DCI is the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering and therapy and counseling.

DCI Selectivity

DCI does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

DCI had 67 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting DCI

DCI Career Institute
366 Beaver Valley Mall
Monaca, PA 15061
General Phone: (724) 728-0260
http://www.dci.edu

DCI Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology55allied health and medical assisting
Therapy And Counseling25massage therapy
Computer Science And Engineering23computer support
Engineering Technician10computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for DCI in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1134

DCI Student Body

In 2007, DCI had a total enrollment of 67 students (67 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men19%
Women81%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black20%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-193%
20-2118%
22-2421%
25-2910%
30-3415%
35-397%
40-497%
50-647%

DCI Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating80%

DCI Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Monaca, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

DCI Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total655788%57100%
Men151173%11100%
Women504692%46100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

DCI Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
DCI participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3072600)

DCI Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

DCI Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets DCI Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%DCI % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%DCI % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%DCI % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students

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