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The main campus of Medvance Institute - Houston is in Houston, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Medvance Institute - Houston offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medical assistant and technician.
Medvance Institute - Houston does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2005, the school had 393 enrolled students. Medvance Institute - Houston has a larger minority student population than most schools.
Many students are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide an outstanding education in a supportive environment helping all students to succeed in their chosen careers. Furthermore, we are committed to graduating qualified professionals who can participate in the community's medical services and contribute to the health and well being of all those they serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Medvance Institute - Houston
6220 Westpark Ste 180
Houston, TX 77057
General Phone: (713) 266-6594
Admissions Phone: (713) 266-6594
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 266-6594
http://www.medvance.edu
Medvance Institute - Houston awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 194 | pharmacy tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Medical Adminstration | 23 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Medvance Institute - Houston in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 162 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Medvance Institute - Houston had a total enrollment of 393 students (375 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 18% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 68% |
| Part-Time | 32% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 881 | 540 | 61% | 307 | 57% |
| Men | 182 | 101 | 55% | 55 | 54% |
| Women | 699 | 439 | 63% | 252 | 57% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 266-6594
Financial Aid:
Medvance Institute - Houston participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3424400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 266-6594
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medvance Institute - Houston Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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