Tel:
(816)531-5223
- 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 590 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
- Concorde Career College-Kansas City is one of 4 community colleges within Jackson County, MO.
- The nearest community college is Donnelly College (4.40 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
| Concorde Career College-Kansas City | (MO) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Pivate, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 31 staff | 24 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 15 | 11 |
| Total Enrollment | 590 students | 897 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 590 students | 396 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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- |
| % Asian | 3%
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1%
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| % Hispanic | 11%
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3%
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| % Black | 23%
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9%
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| % White | 52%
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67%
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| % Hawaiian | 2%
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- |
| % Two or more races | 4%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 4%
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19%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.66 | 0.51 |
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| College Completion Rate | 73%
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39%
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,900 | $31,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 94% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $12,874 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,057 | $6,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 81% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
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474 students | 4.40 Mi608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913) 621-8700 4.40474 -
Vatterott College-Kansas CityPivate, for profit638 students | 6.20 Mi8955 E 38th Terrace
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816)861-1000 6.20638 -
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas CityPivate, for profit580 students | 8.70 Mi1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64131
(816)331-5700 8.70580 -
6,198 students | 9.20 Mi7250 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66112
(913)334-1100 9.206,198 -
National American University-Overland ParkPivate, for profit382 students | 10.70 Mi10310 Mastin
Overland Park, KS 66212
(913)981-8700 10.70382
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