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Nichols Career Center

Overview of Nichols Career Center

Nichols Career Center is located in Jefferson City, MO (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Nichols Career Center is 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. Nichols Career Center is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Nichols Career Center Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. Nichols Career Center admitted just 31% of applicants in 2007.

Student Body

The school had 71 enrolled students in 2007.

Student Life

A lot of students at Nichols Career Center attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The staff at Nichols Career Center believes that students' learning is our highest priority. All students can learn and it is our responsibility to provide a safe and conducive learning atmosphere and to provide the opportunity for all students to master the technical skills that will meet their goals. We are preparing students for a technological future in a diverse society. Nichols Career Center will assist each student in achieving individual growth through academics and partnerships among student, teacher, and industry. We will guide students to assume the responsibility to attain their maximum potential as life-long learners and employees."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Nichols Career Center

Nichols Career Center
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
General Phone: (573) 659-3100
http://www.jcps.k12.mo.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=707

Nichols Career Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine28licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology27dental assistant, radiation therapist
Media1printing equipment operation
Mechanics And Repair1HVAC, autobody repair, electrical installation and repair
Photography And Commercial Art0commercial art
Production Trades0welding
Construction Trades0carpentry
Engineering Technician0computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for Nichols Career Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4410
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years131

Student Body

In 2007, Nichols Career Center had a total enrollment of 71 students (68 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men21%
Women79%
Full-Time79%
Part-Time21%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White92%
Black7%
Hispanic1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1911%
20-2118%
22-2425%
25-2920%
30-3413%
35-394%
40-494%
50-643%

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

ResidencePercent
Missouri100%

Nichols Career Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time95 %
Part-Time75 %

Nichols Career Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Jefferson City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Nichols Career Center Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total451431%14100%
Men7343%3100%
Women381129%11100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Nichols Career Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Nichols Career Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2066900)

Nichols Career Center Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder

Nichols Career Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Nichols Career Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Nichols Career Center % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Nichols Career Center Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Nichols Career Center % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Nichols Career Center Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Nichols Career Center % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Nichols Career Center Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study

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