Concorde's mission is to open windows of opportunity for students, graduates, employees and the health care community. We believe that to be effective we must deliver quality training that will provide employment opportunities for our graduates and enable our graduates to seek career opportunities.
School Highlights
Concorde Career College-Kansas City serves 323 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 323 students
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 70%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 77% over five years.
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
55 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
Student Body
The student population of Concorde Career College-Kansas City has declined by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Concorde Career College-Kansas City diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
323 students
1,756 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
297 students
1,145 students
# Part-Time Students
26 students
1,203 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
713 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
323 students
1,145 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
28%
4%
% Black
19%
7%
% White
30%
62%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
18%
21%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.56
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.41%
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,900
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
95%
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Concorde Kansas City is conveniently located in the heart of
Kansas City, Missouri between the Plaza/Westport area and Crown
Center at the corner of Linwood and Broadway. Our focused programs
provide outstanding career training in a format designed to fit
your schedule. The admissions process is simple and easy to
complete. Healthcare programs at Concorde's includes A.A.S. in
Respiratory Therapy, Advanced Respiratory Therapy, Dental
Assistant, Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical
Assistant and Practical Nursing. Graduate Services is here to help
you with job placement assistance throughout your training and
after graduation. Our specialized externship and clinical training
places students in hospitals and medical/dental facilities where
they work side by side with doctors, dentists and other healthcare
professionals giving them a jump start on career
opportunities.
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Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 323 students
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 70%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
