Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City

11500 N Ambassador Ste 221
Kansas City, MO 64153
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Pinnacle Career Institute is a private for-profit technical career school in Kansas City, Missouri. It offers training and certifications in the wind, tower, and HVAC industries. Programs are also offered online.

School Highlights

Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City serves 5 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Year Founded
1953
Total Faculty
7 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
9
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
5 students
619 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,104 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
197 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
708 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
962 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
26%
10%
% White
48%
57%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
20%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
30.86%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $16,692. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$16,692
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,938
$10,938
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,794
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Pinnacle Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at,http://www.pcitraining.edu/consumerinfo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City cost?
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City's private state tuition is approximately $14,048.
What is Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City's ranking?
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,692 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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