Wade College is located in Dallas, TX (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 252 enrolled students in 2007-2008. 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Wade College
1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 2026 INFOMART
Dallas, TX 75207
General Phone: (214) 637-3530
http://www.wadecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 56 | fashion design, interior design, graphic design |
| Business and Management | 49 | merchandising and sales |
Number of programs and degrees for Wade College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 105 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Wade College had a total enrollment of 252 students (366 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 38% |
| Black | 45% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Wade College offers campus housing for 60 of its 366 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,675 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,675 |
| Room and board | $ 6,520 |
| Room charge | $ 4,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,925 |
| Other expenses | $ 7,120 |
Financial Aid:
Wade College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1013000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $46,300 | 3 | $41,900 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $46,300 | 3 | $41,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wade College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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