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Summit Career College is a private, vocational training institute, and is located in Colton, California. The college was established in June, 1990, and classes began in May, 1991. Summit Career College, often referred to as SCC, has two campuses known as the Anaheim campus and the Colton campus. Evening as well as day classes are available in both the campuses.
Summit Career College offers intensive study programs in various vocational subjects. Courses in medical assistance and administration, computerized office administration, legal programs, and vocational nurse training programs are offered to the students at SCC.
Students who require financial aid can seek advice from the college's career counselors. Summit Career College has a set of counselors who assist students in their career development and also help them find the right job.
The main campus of Summit Career College is in Colton, CA (a small city). 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 does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, Summit Career College had 1,159 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
851 S. Cooley Dr
Colton, CA 92324
General Phone: (909) 422-8950
http://www.summitcollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 485 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 191 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Office and Administration | 92 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 46 | medical billing, medical secretary |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | massage therapy |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Summit Career College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 514 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 338 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Summit Career College had a total enrollment of 1,159 students (2,231 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 15% |
| Women | 85% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 99 % |
| Part-Time | 15 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 25% |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,974 | 1,509 | 76% | 1,509 | 100% |
| Men | 272 | 228 | 84% | 228 | 100% |
| Women | 1,702 | 1,281 | 75% | 1,281 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Summit Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3108100)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
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
(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 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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