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The main campus of Valley Career College is in El Cajon, California (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit school. Valley Career College offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and medical adminstration.
Valley Career College does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2005, the school had 349 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"THE MISSION OF VALLEY CAREER COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE, RELEVANT, CAREER TRAINING WHICH WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS ENTERING INTO THEIR CHOSEN CAREER FIELD."
More complete details are provided below.
Valley Career College
878 Jackman St
El Cajon, CA 92020-3057
General Phone: (619) 593-5111
http://valleycareercollege.com
Valley Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 122 | clinical assistant, medical office assistant |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 57 | pharmacy tech, medical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 40 | business support services |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Career College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 230 | 6 |
In 2005, Valley Career College had a total enrollment of 349 students (349 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 75% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Cajon, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 242 | 221 | 91% | 198 | 90% |
| Men | 39 | 30 | 77% | 24 | 80% |
| Women | 203 | 191 | 94% | 174 | 91% |
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) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Valley Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3441400)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valley Career College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
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