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Virginia Career Institute is in Richmond, Virginia. Richmond is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Virginia Career Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling.
Not all applicants to Virginia Career Institute are accepted.
Approximately 135 students study at the school (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Virginia School of Technology was founded on the belief that a professionally trained work force can contribute greatly to the quality and prosperity of the community it serves. Virginia School of Technology is, therefore, commited to providing quality education to each student who seeks to enhance his/her career with specific and specialized workforce training."
More complete details are provided below.
Virginia Career Institute
9210 Arboretum Parkway Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23236
http://www.success.edu
Virginia Career Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 53 | massage therapy |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 31 | medical lab assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical office assistant |
| Law | 7 | court reporting |
Number of programs and degrees for Virginia Career Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 99 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Virginia Career Institute had a total enrollment of 135 students (135 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 43% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other Races | 17% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Virginia 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 | 54 | 54 | 100% | 54 | 100% |
| Men | 5 | 5 | 100% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 49 | 49 | 100% | 49 | 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 |
Financial Aid:
Virginia Career Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2342701)
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Virginia Career Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Career placement services On-campus library
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