School Highlights
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence serves 113 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,048
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
5 staff
50 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence diversity score of 0.47 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
113 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
113 students
531 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
113 students
1,376 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
113 students
529 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
16%
% Black
7%
9%
% White
71%
59%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $17,451. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$17,451
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,451
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,171
$5,250
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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-Lawrence cost?
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence's private state tuition is approximately $14,048.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence is WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence (2.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence
Private for-profit
947 New Hampshire
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 856-3903
2.0 miles
Enrollment: 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
27.1 miles
Enrollment: 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,336 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
27.8 miles
Enrollment: 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
28.1 miles
Enrollment: 18,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $3,090 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 37%
7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913) 334-1100
29.9 miles
Enrollment: 5,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,640 Out-state tuition: $6,660 Minority enrollment: 62%
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