The main campus of Summit Career College is in Colton, California (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Summit Career College offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Summit Career College students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, Summit Career College had 1,144 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Summit's mission is to provide quality, short-term, vocational training programs that prepare students to enter the workforce with verifiable entry-level skills in the business, medical, dental and computer fields."
More complete details are provided below.
Summit Career College
1250 E Cooley Dr
Colton, CA 92324
General Phone: (909) 422-8950
Admissions Phone: (909) 422-8950
Financial Aid Phone: (909) 422-8950
http://www.summitcollege.com
Summit Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 305 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 210 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 45 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 27 | medical office management, medical secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Business And Management | 2 | accounting and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for Summit Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 305 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 291 | 7 |
In 2005, Summit Career College had a total enrollment of 1,144 students (1,144 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 93% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 33% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Colton, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (909) 422-8950
Financial Aid:
Summit Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3108100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (909) 422-8950
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Summit Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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