Houston, TX is home to The Academy Of Health Care Professions. Houston is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at The Academy Of Health Care Professions go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume The Academy Of Health Care Professions has broad appeal.
The school has 149 enrolled students (as of 2007). The Academy Of Health Care Professions has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
The Academy Of Health Care Professions
8313 Southwest Freeway-Ste 300
Houston, TX 77074
General Phone: (713) 470-2427
http://www.ahcp.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 148 | radiographer, dental assistant, medical coding, surgical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for The Academy Of Health Care Professions in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 136 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 12 | 1 |
In 2007, The Academy Of Health Care Professions had a total enrollment of 149 students (149 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 20% |
| Women | 80% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 127 | 100% | 127 | 100% |
| Men | 25 | 25 | 100% | 25 | 100% |
| Women | 102 | 102 | 100% | 102 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,238 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,238 |
| Books and supplies | $ 315 |
Financial Aid:
The Academy Of Health Care Professions participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3128101)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Academy Of Health Care Professions Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to The Academy Of Health Care Professions.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at The Academy Of Health Care Professions with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|||||
|
|||||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|||||
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.