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Sparks College is found in Shelbyville, Illinois. Shelbyville is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Sparks College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Sparks College is known for its programs in law and medical adminstration.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 23 in 2005 at Sparks College. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Sparks College is to enroll and educate students for placement in careers in Court Reporting, Scopist, Secretarial, Accounting, Information Processing and Medical Transcription. The mission is achieved by offering programs evaluated by our advisory boards to ensure students are receiving the necessary training and skills to compete in today's job market. By hiring fully trained professionals in the field, properly certified, we are able to present appropriate programs in each of the cirriculum."
More complete details are provided below.
Sparks College
131 S Morgan St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
General Phone: (217) 774-5112
Admissions Phone: (217) 774-5112
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 774-5112
http://www.sparkscollege.org
Sparks College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 5 | court reporting, legal secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Business And Management | 1 | accounting, accounting and related services |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Sparks College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, Sparks College had a total enrollment of 23 students (23 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Shelbyville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 774-5112
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Sparks College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 457100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 774-5112
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sparks College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career placement services On-campus library
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