Wade College is located in Dallas, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Wade College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in design and business and management.
Wade College is an open-admission school.
The school had 197 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at Wade College are female.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Wade College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wade College is a privately sponsored college offering an associate degree program in merchandising and design. The college is a teaching institution that emphasizes specialized professional study and the liberal arts. Wade College exists and operates to provide its students with the skills and knowledge to be a productive part of American society. It further seeks to provide them with an enriching cultural, moral, economic, and social experience. The college is committed to serving the changing requirements of the merchandising, fashion design, graphic design, and interior design fields. The purpose of Wade College is to offer programs of instruction that are designed to allow students to: 1. Develop the competencies necessary for immediate employment and career advancement in their chosen fields. 2. Continue and complete a formal education in upper level and graduate colleges and universities, if so desired. 3. Develop intellectual, humanitarian and leadership skills that will advance their potential for success. 4. Engage in continual self-improvement."
More complete details are provided below.
Wade College
1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 2026 Infomart
Dallas, TX 75207
General Phone: (214) 637-3530
Admissions Phone: (800) 624-4850
Financial Aid Phone: (214) 637-3530
http://www.wadecollege.edu
Wade College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 53 | fashion design, interior design, graphic design |
| Business And Management | 47 | merchandising and sales |
Number of programs and degrees for Wade College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 100 | 4 |
In 2005, Wade College had a total enrollment of 197 students (195 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 38% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 91% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Wade College offers campus housing for 80 of its 195 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 624-4850
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,018 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,018 |
| Room and board | $ 5,889 |
| Room charge | $ 3,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,480 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,068 |
Financial Aid:
Wade College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1013000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (214) 637-3530
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $14,000 | 4 | $35,177 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $14,000 | 4 | $35,177 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wade College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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