| General information: |
(619) 593-5111 |
| Website: |
valleycareercollege.com |
| Type: |
Private for-profit, less-than 2-year |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
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| Campus setting: |
Suburb Large |
| Campus housing: |
No |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
THE MISSION OF VALLEY CAREER COLLEGE IS TO PROVIDE INTENSIVE, RELEVANT, CAREER TRAINING WHICH WILL ASSIST INDIVIDUALS ENTERING INTO THEIR CHOSEN CAREER FIELD. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Weekend/evening college
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Credit for life experiences
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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: |
03441400 |
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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720 contact hours |
8 months |
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$11,987 |
$11,955 |
$10,875 |
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Books and supplies |
$564 |
$564 |
$564 |
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Living arrangement |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$9,024 |
$8,256 |
$8,910 |
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Other |
$3,525 |
$3,216 |
$3,727 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$3,653 |
$3,456 |
$3,913 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Off campus |
$25,100 |
$23,991 |
$24,076 |
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Off campus with family |
$16,204 |
$15,975 |
$15,352 |
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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 |
760 contact hours |
8 months |
12618 |
271 |
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary |
720 contact hours |
8 months |
11952 |
462 |
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
720 contact hours |
8 months |
11954 |
449 |
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Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other |
720 contact hours |
8 months |
11974 |
468 |
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology |
720 contact hours |
8 months |
12400 |
499 |
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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 |
724 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
724 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $75 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
115 |
17 |
98 |
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Percent admitted: |
78% |
82% |
78% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) |
X |
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Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
<1 Year certificate |
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Engineering technologies/technicians. |
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Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology |
4 |
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Category total |
4 |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Dental Assisting/Assistant |
34 |
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Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary |
30 |
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Medical/Clinical Assistant |
72 |
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Pharmacy Technician/Assistant |
40 |
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Category total |
176 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other |
40 |
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Category total |
40 |
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Grand total |
220 |
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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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