HDS Truck Driving Institute is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Tucson, AZ. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at HDS Truck Driving Institute earn degrees up to the Certificate.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at HDS Truck Driving Institute include transportation.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
HDS Truck Driving Institute, in 2007-2008, had 144 students (87 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at HDS Truck Driving Institute is overwhelmingly male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"HDS Truck Driving Institute is a private, post secondary educational institution serving men and women of all ages.
Our mission is to offer students the opportunity to develop both the technical knowledge and the personal skills vital to employment in the ever-changing world of truck driving."
More complete details are provided below.
HDS Truck Driving Institute
6251 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, AZ 85706
http://www.hdsdrivers.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 114 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for HDS Truck Driving Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 114 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, HDS Truck Driving Institute had a total enrollment of 144 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 20% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tucson, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
HDS Truck Driving Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3445300)
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets HDS Truck Driving Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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