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The campus of Prism Career Institute is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Prism Career Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Prism Career Institute is known for its programs in business and management and office and administration.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2005, Prism Career Institute had 34 students enrolled (24 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Prism Career Institute are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare our students for careers of their choice through quality training in current industry skills that enable them to succeed in professions that provide satisfactiona and an enhanced quality of life."
More complete details are provided below.
Prism Career Institute
8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19152
General Phone: (215) 331-4600
Admissions Phone: (215) 331-4600
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 331-4600
http://PrismCareerInstitute.com
Prism Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Office And Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 8 | accounting technology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 2 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Prism Career Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 3 |
In 2005, Prism Career Institute had a total enrollment of 34 students (24 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 11% |
| Women | 89% |
| Full-Time | 89% |
| Part-Time | 11% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 21% |
| Black | 44% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 25% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 67% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 139 | 93 | 67% | 93 | 100% |
| Men | 42 | 10 | 24% | 10 | 100% |
| Women | 97 | 83 | 86% | 83 | 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 | recommended |
| 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: (215) 331-4600
Financial Aid:
Prism Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2558701)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 331-4600
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prism Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers part-time study
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