LAORT is located in Los Angeles, California (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by LAORT is the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. LAORT is known for its programs in photography and commercial art, office and administration, engineering technician, and medical adminstration.
The school does not offer open admission.
LAORT had 67 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"LAOTI's mission is to meet the educational and vocational needs of our diverse students in the shortest time possible in a supportive caring environment and to provide the technical skills and knowledge necessary for employm,ent and career advancement."
More complete details are provided below.
Los Angeles ORT Technical Institute - Sherman Oaks
15130 Ventura Blvd, Ste 250
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
General Phone: (818) 382-6000
Admissions Phone: 818382600004,07
Financial Aid Phone: 818382600002,05
LAORT awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 18 | accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | drafting |
| Office And Administration | 12 | executive secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 11 | commercial art |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | pharmacy tech, medical lab assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for LAORT in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 73 | 7 |
In 2005, LAORT had a total enrollment of 67 students (67 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 100% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 30 | 100% | 25 | 83% |
| Men | 10 | 10 | 100% | 7 | 70% |
| Women | 20 | 20 | 100% | 18 | 90% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: 818382600004,07
Financial Aid:
LAORT participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2570301)
Financial Aid Phone Number: 818382600002,05
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LAORT Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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