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St Louis College Of Health Careers

Overview of St Louis College Of Health Careers

Students attend St Louis College Of Health Careers in Fenton, MO, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. St Louis College Of Health Careers degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. St Louis College Of Health Careers is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and medical adminstration.

St Louis College Of Health Careers Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission.

Faculty

St Louis College Of Health Careers maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Body

There are 29 students at the school (as of 2007). A large number of students at St Louis College Of Health Careers are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement St. Louis College of Health Careers (SLCHC) fosters an environment of positive change and growth within itself, the community, and the greater St. Louis Metropolitan area. The College places special emphasis in assisting the unemployed or underemployed and those seeking to learn new job skills, thus moving individuals closer to full economic independence. SLCHC educates allied health professionals to meet the ever-changing needs of the health care sector. SLCHC develops and refines programs based on current health care trends. Since its founding, the College has embraced those seeking an avenue through which to improve their quality of life. At St. Louis College of Health Careers, our goals are to: ? Provide a supportive, flexible learning environment. ? Provide the opportunity for career training. ? Develop self-sufficient graduates. ? Provide ongoing outreach and guidance services that develop self-esteem and critical thinking. ? Assist in employment preparation and job search."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting St Louis College Of Health Careers

St Louis College Of Health Careers
1297 North Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026
General Phone: (636) 529-0000
http://www.slchc.com

St Louis College Of Health Careers Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology54medical assistant, pharmacy tech, allied health and medical assisting
Therapy And Counseling30massage therapy
Nursing And Emergency Medicine30licensed practical nurse
Medical Administration19medical billing

Number of programs and degrees for St Louis College Of Health Careers in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1034
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years301
Associate's degree03

Student Body

In 2007, St Louis College Of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 29 students (29 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men7%
Women93%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White89%
Black10%
Asian1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-193%
20-2128%
22-2431%
25-2910%
30-347%
40-4917%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Missouri100%

St Louis College Of Health Careers Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time80 %

St Louis College Of Health Careers Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Fenton, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

St Louis College Of Health Careers Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total8989100%89100%
Men66100%6100%
Women8383100%83100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrecommended
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsrecommended

St Louis College Of Health Careers Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 21,935
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 21,935

Financial Aid:
St Louis College Of Health Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2340501)

St Louis College Of Health Careers Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year0*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*2*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

St Louis College Of Health Careers Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

St Louis College Of Health Careers Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets St Louis College Of Health Careers Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%St Louis College Of Health Careers % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%St Louis College Of Health Careers % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%St Louis College Of Health Careers % students 40 years or older
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%St Louis College Of Health Careers Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%St Louis College Of Health Careers % of degrees in medical adminstration
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%St Louis College Of Health Careers Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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