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Delaware Valley Academy Of Medical And Dental Assistants

Overview of Delaware Valley Academy Of Medical And Dental Assistants

The campus of Delaware Valley Academy is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Delaware Valley Academy include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medical administration.

Delaware Valley Academy Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Delaware Valley Academy an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, the school had 197 students enrolled (200 full-time equivalent). Delaware Valley Academy has a large minority student population.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental Assistants is an allied health training institution with the commitment of providing for itsĘ students a quality education to prepare them for employment. Our programs are directly related to the knowledge and skills that are needed on the job. Our instruction is to the point and intensive. Our classrooms reflect the philosophy and practices of the fields for which the training is intended. Our aim is to maintain a strong work ethic and our staff is encouraged to relate that, by example, to the students. Our objective is the employment of our students, not just the training of our students. Our reputation in the field is a reflection of our daily effort. Our goals are achieved through an on-going process of self-evaluation...so are yours."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Delaware Valley Academy

Delaware Valley Academy Of Medical And Dental Assistants
3330 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19114
General Phone: (215) 676-1200
http://www.delawarevalleyacademy.com

Delaware Valley Academy Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Administration80clinical assistant
Medical Support and Technology32dental assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Delaware Valley Academy in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1122

Delaware Valley Academy Student Body

In 2007-2008, Delaware Valley Academy had a total enrollment of 197 students (200 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-2110%
22-2431%
25-2930%
30-3418%
35-3910%

Delaware Valley Academy Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time96 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating88%

Delaware Valley Academy Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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.

Delaware Valley Academy Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,350
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,350
Books and supplies$ 150

Financial Aid:
Delaware Valley Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2492500)

Delaware Valley Academy Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant

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Delaware Valley Academy Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Delaware Valley Academy Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Delaware Valley Academy Minority % of student body
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Delaware Valley Academy % of degrees in medical administration
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Delaware Valley Academy Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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