Students attend St Louis College Of Health Careers in St. Louis, Missouri, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. St Louis College Of Health Careers degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician, therapy and counseling, and medical adminstration.
St Louis College Of Health Careers is selective and does not offer open admission.
There are 295 students at the school (as of 2005). St Louis College Of Health Careers has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
St Louis College Of Health Careers
909 South Taylor Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63110
General Phone: (314) 652-0300
http://www.slchc.com
St Louis College Of Health Careers awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 89 | medical assistant, phlebotomy, allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy tech, ophthalmic tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 44 | medical billing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | massage therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | nursing assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for St Louis College Of Health Careers in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 201 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2005, St Louis College Of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 295 students (291 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 10% |
| Black | 90% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 91% |
| Illinois | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Louis, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 202 | 142 | 70% | 132 | 93% |
| Men | 19 | 8 | 42% | 8 | 100% |
| Women | 183 | 134 | 73% | 124 | 93% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,348 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,348 |
Financial Aid:
St Louis College Of Health Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2340500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $28,000 | 4 | $37,500 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $28,000 | 4 | $37,500 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St Louis College Of Health Careers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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