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DPT Business School was established in 1987. It is a subsidiary of the Siemann Education Systems, Inc. The School has campuses located in City Center and Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. DPT Business School provides technical skill training and professional education to students in various fields. Academic programs in business accounting, medical administration and billing, and business office administration are also offered at the School.
DPT Business School provides financial aids and grants to students who are in need of monetary assistance. Students enrolled in technical and diploma programs can avail Veteran and Military Education financial assistance. Subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loans are available at DPT Business School. Flexible tuition plans are also available for students. DPT Business School has a Career Service Department and Career Service Center that assists eligible candidates with job placements.
DPT is found in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at DPT.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission to DPT is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
Students numbered 895 in 2007-2008 at the school. DPT has a large minority student population. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
DPT Business School
11000 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 200
Philadelphia, PA 19116-9695
General Phone: (215) 673-2275
http://www.dptschool.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 556 | ESL instruction |
| Medical Administration | 126 | medical secretary, medical office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Business and Management | 73 | accounting technology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 66 | massage therapy |
| Office and Administration | 17 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for DPT in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 927 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, DPT had a total enrollment of 895 students (1,144 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 94% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 71% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 306 | 272 | 89% | 234 | 86% |
| Men | 59 | 56 | 95% | 46 | 82% |
| Women | 247 | 216 | 87% | 188 | 87% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | 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:
DPT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3031600)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DPT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
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