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Newport Business Institute

Overview of Newport Business Institute

Students attend Newport Business Institute in Lower Burrell, PA, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Newport Business Institute degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Newport Business Institute is known for its programs in business and management and office and administration.

Newport Business Institute Selectivity

Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

Newport Business Institute maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 70 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at Newport Business Institute are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide a creative and challenging environment and treat all students with fairness and respect. To serve our students through active teaching, researching, tutoring sessions, and guidance on academic matters. To promote academic excellence by developing high standards in the classroom that are conducive to the different learning styles of our students. To promote independent thinking, problem solving, ethics, and team-playing through various classroom activities. To meet students needs with a faculty and staff who continue to learn and grow as professionals."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Newport Business Institute

Newport Business Institute
945 Greensburg Rd
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
http://www.nbi.edu

Newport Business Institute Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management19business management, accounting
Medical Support And Technology5medical assistant
Office And Administration4administrative assistant, general office occupations
Computer Science And Engineering1computer support
Hospitality0tourism promotion
Medical Administration0medical secretary

Number of programs and degrees for Newport Business Institute in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree222
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years66
Award of less than 1 academic year12

Student Body

In 2007, Newport Business Institute had a total enrollment of 70 students (69 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White96%
Black2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1920%
20-2120%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-399%
40-4913%
50-6411%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania100%

Newport Business Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time76 %

Newport Business Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Newport Business Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,200
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,200
Books and supplies$ 1,275

Financial Aid:
Newport Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 490100)

Newport Business Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year2*3$30,000
All faculty totalcalendar year2*3$30,000

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year0*1*
All faculty totalacademic year0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Newport Business Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Newport Business Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Newport Business Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Newport Business Institute % of degrees in business and management
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Newport Business Institute Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Newport Business Institute % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Newport Business Institute % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Newport Business Institute Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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