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Penn Valley Community College is in Kansas City, Missouri. Kansas City is a large city. The school is a public institution. Penn Valley Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 4,827 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing students, serving communities, creating opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Penn Valley Community College
3201 SW Trafficway
Kansas City, MO 64111-2429
General Phone: (816) 759-4000
Admissions Phone: (816) 759-4100
Financial Aid Phone: (816) 759-4066
Penn Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 244 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 150 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 53 | dental assistant, radiation therapist, surgical tech, mental health services tech |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | child care provider |
| Law | 37 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 22 | commercial art |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer applications programming, computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 11 | accounting technology, business management, apparel marketing |
| Construction Trades | 9 | apparel and textile manufacture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Design | 5 | industrial design |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management, administrative assistant |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and police |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 432 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 197 | 11 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 10 | 5 |
In 2005, Penn Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 4,827 students (2,588 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kansas City, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (816) 759-4100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,020 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Penn Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (816) 759-4066
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 59 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $59,307 | 12 | $54,202 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $59,307 | 12 | $54,202 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 25 | $50,306 | 47 | $51,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $50,306 | 47 | $51,492 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Basketball | 13 | 10 | 23 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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