The campus of Mced is in Fresno, CA, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Mced include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2007-2008, Mced had 213 students enrolled (2,533 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
MCed Career College
2002 N Gateway Blvd
Fresno, CA 93727
General Phone: (559) 456-0623
http://www.mced.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 121 | cardiovascular tech, pharmacy tech, medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant |
| Medical Administration | 32 | medical secretary |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Mced in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 166 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Mced had a total enrollment of 213 students (2,533 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fresno, 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 | 246 | 226 | 92% | 226 | 100% |
| Men | 25 | 19 | 76% | 19 | 100% |
| Women | 221 | 207 | 94% | 207 | 100% |
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 | not 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:
Mced participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3113300)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mced Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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