Emily Griffith is in Denver, Colorado. Denver is a large city. The school is a public institution. Emily Griffith issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include construction trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 4,192 students study at the school (in 2005). Emily Griffith is essentially a male school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"THE MISSION OF EMILY GRIFFITH OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND VALUES THAT ENABLE STUDENTS TO COMPETE SUCCESSFULLY IN THE WORKFORCE AND TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS."
More complete details are provided below.
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
1250 Welton St
Denver, CO 80204-2197
General Phone: (720) 423-4700
Admissions Phone: (720) 423-4702
Financial Aid Phone: (720) 423-4744
http://www.egos-school.com
Emily Griffith awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 1,587 | construction trades, apparel and textile manufacture |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 466 | nursing assistant, home health aide, licensed practical nurse |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 104 | cosmetology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 80 | automobile mechanics, aircraft powerplant tech, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | housing and human environments, child care management |
| Office And Administration | 34 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 30 | dental assistant, dental services, pharmacy tech, opticianry |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | restaurant and catering management |
| Medical Adminstration | 24 | medical office management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 19 | real estate |
| Production Trades | 12 | welding |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | floristry |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting |
| Business And Management | 2 | accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Emily Griffith in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1,950 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 479 | 10 |
In 2005, Emily Griffith had a total enrollment of 4,192 students (2,250 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 91% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 37% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Denver, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (720) 423-4702
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
Financial Aid:
Emily Griffith participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 559600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (720) 423-4744
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Housing and Human Environments, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Emily Griffith Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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