Gallipolis Career College (Closed 2017)
- In life's competitive field of action, it is most important that we are well prepared with basic and practical skills, techniques, and knowledge which will always insure our future, provide us with employment, enable us to rise with confidence and dignity to desirable social and economic levels, and give us solid security. Career college training provides these advantages. Gallipolis Career College's emphasis is on keeping pace with new knowledge and technologies that are being brought into our overall business and educational areas.
School Highlights
Gallipolis Career College served 96 students (50% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was same as the state community college average of 16:1.
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 200% over five years.
| Gallipolis Career College | (OH) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 6 staff | 91 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The college was founded in 1962 under the name of Gallipolis Business College. Originally located on State Street in Gallipolis, the college was moved to 36 Locust Street in 1964. In 1978, it was moved to the Spring Valley Plaza, 1176 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis. In 1984, the college changed its name to Southeastern Business College. In January, 1990, Southeastern Business College was purchased by the Shirey Corporation. The college changed its name to Gallipolis Career College in October 1998. The Shirey Corporation is locally owned by Robert and Jeanette Shirey. At GCC, you will find an atmosphere conducive to learning. Our average student to teacher ratio is a low 11:1. That means individualized attention is available to all students. We also offer free tutoring to our students to ensure each one is able to reach his or her full potential. At Gallipolis Career College, we are dedicated to providing the most technologically advanced computer labs in the area. We are constantly surveying local businesses to find what skills we need to provide to produce the best employees possible. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and associate degrees and licensed by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools to grant Associate Degrees.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Gallipolis Career College is Huntington Junior College (30.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Huntington Junior CollegePrivate for-profit277 students | 30.90 Mi900 Fifth Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 697-7550 30.90277 - 2,232 students | 31.20 Mi1804 Liberty Ave
Ironton, OH 45638
(740) 533-4600 31.202,232 - 2,598 students | 33.40 Mi1400 College Drive
Ashland, KY 41101
(606) 326-2000 33.402,598 - 1,768 students | 33.60 MiOne Mountwest Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(866) 710-3140 33.601,768 - Tri-State Bible CollegePrivate not-for-profit29 students | 33.70 Mi506 Margaret St
South Point, OH 45680
(740) 377-2520 33.7029
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