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The main campus of SACMDA is in San Antonio, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit school. SACMDA offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medical assistant and technician.
SACMDA admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 574 enrolled students. SACMDA has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of San Antonio College of Medical & Dental Assistants is to provide higher education with quality programs that integrate professional skills and career-focus to empower students in developing and achieving bot their personal and career potentials. SACMDA recognizes the worth and dignity of all people, and is sensitive to the diversity of cultural and ethnic backgrounds represented in its student population. All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the framework of their individual needs,interests, and capabilities. The College employs instructional methods based on adult learning theory and is committed to the development of each student's intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities."
More complete details are provided below.
San Antonio College Of Medical And Dental Assistants
7142 San Pedro Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78216-1899
General Phone: (210) 366-5500
Admissions Phone: (210) 366-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (210) 366-5519
http://WWW.SACMDA.COM
SACMDA awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 683 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech, dental assistant, phlebotomy |
| Medical Adminstration | 109 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer support, information science |
Number of programs and degrees for SACMDA in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 577 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 259 | 2 |
In 2005, SACMDA had a total enrollment of 574 students (574 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 74% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 73% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Antonio, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (210) 366-5500
Financial Aid:
SACMDA participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 946600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (210) 366-5519
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets SACMDA Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services
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Medical Assistant And Technician
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