Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates--Public Special Use
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
294 staff
Student Body
The student population of Valley College of Medical Careers has declined by 15% over five years.
The Valley College of Medical Careers diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
121 students
5,744 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
121 students
813 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,931 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
121 students
813 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
13%
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
61%
46%
% White
n/a
5%
% Hawaiian
22%
24%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6538%
0.4179%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4884%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,369
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,823
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 121 students
Minority enrollment: 100%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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