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Sawyer School is located in Pawtucket, RI (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Sawyer School is the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Sawyer School is known for its programs in medical administration.
The school is an open-admission school.
Sawyer School had 750 enrolled students in 2007-2008. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Sawyer School are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The Sawyer School is to enhance the ability of students enrolled and to improve their quality of life through career education. The fundamental purpose of The Sawyer School is to provide specialized vocational training by blending educational and career-related atmospheres so that students may develop marketable skills in the shortest possible time.
The School's objective is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to secure successful and financially rewarding careers. In today's business world, technological and procedural changes occur at ever-escalating rates. It is The Sawyer School's intent to become aware of employers' needs and to gear curricula to meet them. The school's recognition of these demands has led to the development of educational programs that concentrate on areas relevant to meeting vocational goals and employers' expectations."
More complete details are provided below.
Sawyer School
101 Main St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
General Phone: (401) 272-8400
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 184 | medical secretary |
| Business and Management | 46 | management information systems, MIS |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | medical assistant |
| Hospitality | 0 | travel services |
Number of programs and degrees for Sawyer School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 240 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Sawyer School had a total enrollment of 750 students (1,238 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 49% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pawtucket, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Sawyer School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1115900)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sawyer School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students
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