Vatterott College
8955 E 38th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64129 -
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School Notes Overview:
Vatterott College mission is to provide skilled training to eligible students, enabling them to secure entry-level or advanced-level employment....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 16% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,247 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 89% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $7,971 | $3,143 |
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:
- Public Safety | Robbery suspects shot (The Kansas City Star)
posted on January 16, 2010 at 04:58:56 am
KANSAS CITY, KAN. | Robbery suspects shot Police said two men were shot Friday when they tried to steal a car and wallet at a car wash. - Blood drives (The Springfield News-Leader)
posted on January 3, 2010 at 09:06:20 am
Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a Code Yellow Alert for O negative blood type. There is less than a two-day supply of this blood on hospital shelves. Your donation is needed to help replenish the supply. - Ex-college official admits financial aid fraud (Jefferson City News Tribune)
posted on December 15, 2009 at 06:24:26 am
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- A former admissions official at Vatterott College's Kansas City branch has admitted taking part in a fraudulent financial aid scheme. - News in brief | Man found shot to death (The Kansas City Star)
posted on December 12, 2009 at 05:03:07 am
KANSAS CITY | Man found shot to death Police found a man in his early 20s shot to death in a car Friday evening. - Former Vatterott admissions worker admits fraud scheme (The Kansas City Star)
posted on December 11, 2009 at 09:26:49 pm
A former admissions worker at Vatterott College in Kansas City pleaded guilty today to financial aid fraud involving ineligible students. Kevin Earl Woods, 46, of Louisville, Ky., pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy with two other defendants to fraudulently obtain more than $300,000 in federal student grants and loans, federal prosecutors in Kansas City said.
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