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Provo College is in a medium-sized city, in Provo, UT. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Provo College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include photography and commercial art, office and administration, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Provo College offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
Provo College, in 2007-2008, had 333 students (457 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We are caring professionals who empower individuals to achieve personal excellence through student-centered, market-driven education."
More complete details are provided below.
Provo College
1450 W 820 N
Provo, UT 84601
General Phone: (801) 818-8900
http://www.provocollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 65 | dental assistant, pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 32 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Business and Management | 22 | accounting technology, business management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 19 | commercial art |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Office and Administration | 13 | business support services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | computer and info science, computer programming |
Number of programs and degrees for Provo College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 145 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Provo College had a total enrollment of 333 students (457 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Provo, Utah for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Utah Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,705 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,705 |
Financial Aid:
Provo College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2360800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $56,067 | 14 | $54,102 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $56,067 | 14 | $54,102 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Provo College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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