Concorde's mission is to open windows of opportunity for students, graduates, employees and the health care community. We believe that to be effective we must deliver quality training that will provide employment opportunities for our graduates and enable our graduates to seek career opportunities.
School Highlights
Concorde Career College-Kansas City serves 1,159 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 1,159 students
Acceptance Rate: 94%
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 79%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
55 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
16
Student Body
The student population of Concorde Career College-Kansas City has grown by 128% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Concorde Career College-Kansas City diversity score of 0.88 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,159 students
1,159 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,094 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
65 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
115 students
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,094 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
65 students
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
24%
10%
% White
21%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
35%
17%
Diversity Score
0.88
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
31%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6136%
0.6154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,900
$30,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
69%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
94%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Concorde Kansas City is conveniently located in the heart of
Kansas City, Missouri between the Plaza/Westport area and Crown
Center at the corner of Linwood and Broadway. Our focused programs
provide outstanding career training in a format designed to fit
your schedule. The admissions process is simple and easy to
complete. Healthcare programs at Concorde's includes A.A.S. in
Respiratory Therapy, Advanced Respiratory Therapy, Dental
Assistant, Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical
Assistant and Practical Nursing. Graduate Services is here to help
you with job placement assistance throughout your training and
after graduation. Our specialized externship and clinical training
places students in hospitals and medical/dental facilities where
they work side by side with doctors, dentists and other healthcare
professionals giving them a jump start on career
opportunities.
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