National College-salem
School Notes Overview:
The fundamental purpose of National College of Business and Technology is to educate men and women for the duties and responsibilities of business life and to help place them in positions where there is opportunity for advancement....
School Overview:
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| County | Salem County, VA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 2,227 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,599 students | 1,444 students |
| Full-Time Graduate | 16 students | 16 students |
| Part-Time Graduate | 14 students | 21 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,856 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 65% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,012 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 20% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,678 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 38% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $925 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 75% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,217 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1886 in Roanoke, Virginia, the college enrolls more than 6,500 students at its 19 campus locations in Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana.
- As a collegiate institution offering educational credentials from diplomas to baccalaureate degrees, National strives to develop each student intellectually, culturally and socially. The College is interested in each individual becoming proficient in the disciplines necessary for his and her success, with the training necessary to be self-sufficient and enterprising and with the background necessary to be constantly expanding his or her intellectual and cultural horizons.
- National College of Business & Technology first opened its doors in 1886 to provide Roanoke Valley citizens with training for business careers, and continues to build on its reputation among employers throughout Southwest Virginia. It is also the first National campus to offer a Masters course of study and the first to offer a Bachelors. The building is also the home of the College's main administrative offices.
- The Roanoke Valley Campus of National College of Business & Technology offers Master's Degree, Bachelor's Degrees, Associate's Degrees, Diploma Programs and Certification Programs.
- The Roanoke Valley Campus of National College of Business & Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award master's degrees, bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and diplomas.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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