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Valley Career College, California

Overview of Valley Career College

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.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to office and administration and medical adminstration.

Valley Career College Selectivity

Valley Career College does not accept everyone who applies.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Valley Career College

Valley Career College
878 Jackman St
El Cajon, CA 92020-3057
General Phone: (619) 593-5111
http://valleycareercollege.com

Valley Career College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Valley Career College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Adminstration122clinical assistant, medical office assistant
Medical Assistant And Technician57pharmacy tech, medical assistant
Office And Administration40business support services
Engineering Technician11computer systems tech

Number of programs and degrees for Valley Career College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year2306

Student Body

In 2005, Valley Career College had a total enrollment of 349 students (349 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men12%
Women88%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White41%
Black19%
Hispanic26%
Asian9%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California100%

Valley Career College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating75%

Valley Career College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Valley Career College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total24222191%19890%
Men393077%2480%
Women20319194%17491%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Valley Career College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Valley Career College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3441400)

Valley Career College Degree Programs (2005)

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

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Valley Career College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Valley Career College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Valley Career College % of degrees in medical adminstration
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 8%Valley Career College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Valley Career College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Valley Career College Number of students
Female % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 20%Valley Career College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services

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