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The main campus of Valley Career College is in El Cajon, CA (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. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2007, Valley Career College had 248 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 101 | medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Administration | 82 | medical office assistant, clinical assistant |
| Office And Administration | 29 | business support services |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Valley Career College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 225 | 6 |
In 2007, Valley Career College had a total enrollment of 248 students (248 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 25% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 62% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of El Cajon, 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 | 113 | 101 | 89% | 101 | 100% |
| Men | 10 | 6 | 60% | 6 | 100% |
| Women | 103 | 95 | 92% | 95 | 100% |
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services
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