Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology
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(561)381-4990
- The mission of all Cambridge Institute of Allied Health & Technology medical school is to provide its communities with learning opportunities that enables students to attain their educational health career goals and to develop an appreciation for professionalism and life-long learning. The Institute's mission is supported by the application of its values of integrity, diversity, mutual respect, and genuine caring regarding individuals' aspiration for self-actualization. Located in a Class A building on the campus of Delray Medical Center, this medical school consists of six (6) large classrooms, an x-ray laboratory for positioning, an ultrasound laboratory for training and extra help, a fully equipped practi cal nursing laboratory for practical nursing hands-on training, a library of case studies, reference books and audio-visual aids, which complement curriculum objectives, a break room, a reception area and ten (10) offices.
School Highlights
- Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology serves 210 students (96% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology is one of 7 community colleges within Palm Beach County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology is Everglades University (3.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 183% over five years.
| Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 17 staff | 37 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 4 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 210 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 202 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 8 students | 655 students |
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| % Asian | 4% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 10% | 24% |
| % Black | 35% | 17% |
| % White | 47% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 88% | 59% |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 100% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $20,000 | $11,875 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,562 | $6,334 |
| Acceptance Rate (Year 2011) | 68% | 75% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Cambridge Institute of Health & Technology is Everglades University (3.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everglades UniversityPrivate, non-profit2,424 students | 3.40 Mi5002 T-Rex Avenue, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561)912-1211 3.402,424 - Florida College of Natural Health-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit203 students | 11.40 Mi2001 W Sample Rd Ste 100
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954)975-6400 11.40203 - Palm Beach State CollegePublic28,517 students | 12.50 Mi4200 Congress Ave
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)967-7222 12.5028,517 - Fortis InstitutePrivate, for profit276 students | 13.80 Mi1630 South Congress Avenue, Suite 300
Lake Worth, FL 33461
(561)304-3466 13.80276 - Everest University-Pompano BeachPrivate, for profit1,548 students | 14.20 Mi225 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(954)783-7339 14.201,548
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