Vatterott College
8955 E 38th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64129 -
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Vatterott College mission is to provide skilled training to eligible students, enabling them to secure entry-level or advanced-level employment....
School Overview:
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| County | Jackson County, MO | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 533 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 533 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 97% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 72% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,773 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 23% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,206 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,247 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 89% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $7,971 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- One of the most innovative schools, Vatterott College offers a focused education -- hands-on training with expert instructors. Flexible scheduling, Financial Aid for those who qualify, and Career Placement services give you the best opportunity for a challenging and rewarding career. Set your course for a new, better livelihood in Information Technology, Court Reporting, Culinary Arts, General Business Degree programs, or fields including trades (such as Welding, Electrical, and HVAC), business services (such as accounting and computer office technology), and medical technology.
- Vatterott College has a long tradition of excellence since our founding in 1969, and it is this excellence that won us the award of "Best School" by the Missouri Association of Private Career Schools. Classes begin every 10 weeks. Diploma programs range from 13 to 60 weeks. Associate degree programs are 80 or 90 weeks. With over 30 years experience and 17 campuses across the Midwest, Vatterott College has become a leader in preparing students to meet the market demand for technically superior employees.
- The Kansas City campus offers a range of programs. Programs Offered at Kansas City includes Accounting (Accounting), Drafting (Drafting, Computer-Aided Drafting Technology), Electrical (Applied Electrical Technology, Electrical Mechanic), HVAC (Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanic and Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology), IT/Computing (Computer Technology, Computer Systems and Network Technology, Computer Programming and System Analysis, Computer Programming Technology), Medical(Medical Office Assistant, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Office Assistant, Pharmacy Technician), Office Management(Administrative Applications Specialist, Administrative Office Specialist) and Plumbing(Plumbing).
- This campus prepares students for certifications in A+, AutoCAD 2000, AutoCAD 2002, Basic First Aid, CCNA, CompTIA A+, CPR, Industry Competency Exam (ICE), Insurance Billing and Coding Certificate, MCP, Microsoft Office Specialist, Network +, Refrigeration Exam, EPA, Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Sun Certified Java Programmer and Transcriptionist Certification Exam.
- Vatterott College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Well done in West Des Moines and Waukee (The Des Moines Register)
posted on August 18, 2009 at 09:23:50 am
Achievements - Blood drives (The Springfield News-Leader)
posted on July 12, 2009 at 11:39:14 am
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a code green alert for all blood types. Current blood inventories at CBCO include at least a three-day supply for most blood types. - Open House Public Meeting Seeks Input on I-70 / 435 Interchange Project (Kansas City InfoZine)
posted on April 15, 2009 at 10:57:30 am
Public meeting to explain details of this project and gather citizen input.
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Near By Schools:
- Concorde Career Colleges - 525 students - 6.2 mi. away - view location
- Metropolitan Community College-penn Valley - 4,716 students - 6.3 mi. away - view location
- Colorado Technical University - 611 students - 8.1 mi. away - view location
- Donnelly College - 661 students - 10.2 mi. away - view location
- Metropolitan Community College-longview - 5,369 students - 10.5 mi. away - view location
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