| General information: |
(703) 527-6660 |
| Website: |
www.actcollege.edu |
| Type: |
Private for-profit, 2-year |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Midsize |
| Campus housing: |
No |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
The mission of ACT College is to provide allied health education that improves the quality of life in our community.Objectives:Open the door for opportunities by selecting candidates who are motivated to achieve career success Counsel candidates, based on individual needs, to make education financing understandable, affordable and attainable Deliver an accelerated, authentic, competency-based learning environment that fosters transferable career skills and a commitment to life-long learning Bridge education with occupational resources and a supportive network of community professionals that opens doors to career opportunities |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
None |
| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Not applicable |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
03091100 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Largest program prices for full-time students
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Largest program |
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Program length |
Average completion |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant |
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62 credit hours |
7 months |
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$12,958 |
$12,958 |
$11,200 |
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Books and supplies |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
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Living arrangement |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$8,829 |
$7,624 |
$7,440 |
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Other |
$5,805 |
$4,888 |
$4,846 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$4,041 |
$3,384 |
$3,374 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Off campus |
$27,592 |
$25,470 |
$23,486 |
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Off campus with family |
$16,999 |
$16,342 |
$14,574 |
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Next largest programs 2008-2009
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Program |
Program length |
Average completion |
Tuition and fees |
Books and supplies |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant |
58 credit hours |
7 months |
12980 |
0 |
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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist |
41 credit hours |
7 months |
8446 |
0 |
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
73 credit hours |
6 months |
10950 |
0 |
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other |
30 credit hours |
6 months |
5600 |
139 |
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist |
77 credit hours |
20 months |
28413 |
424 |
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Alternative Tuition Plans
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Type of plan |
Offered |
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Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution |
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Tuition guaranteed plan |
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Prepaid tuition plan |
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Tuition payment plan |
X |
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Other alternative tuition plan |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
1059 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
1059 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
1 to <2 year Certificate |
Associate |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant |
100 |
2 |
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Medical Office Assistant/Specialist |
26 |
15 |
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Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller |
7 |
- |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant |
156 |
37 |
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Radiologic Technology/Science |
- |
12 |
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other |
19 |
- |
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Category total |
308 |
66 |
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Grand total |
308 |
66 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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