ITT Technical Institute-Richmond (Closed 2016)
Tel:
(804)330-4992
- The ITT Technical Institute is an institution of higher learning that is committed to offering quality undergraduate and continuing education locally, nationally and worldwide to students of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities. ITT Educational Services, Inc. is a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. It operates over 105 ITT Technical Institutes in 37 states which predominantly provide career-focused, degree programs to approximately 70,000 students. Headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, it has been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969. Most ITT Technical Institute programs of study blend traditional academic content with applied learning concepts, with a significant portion devoted to practical study in a lab environment. Advisory committees, comprised of representatives of local businesses and employers, help each ITT Technical Institute periodically assess and update curricula, equipment and laboratory design.
School Highlights
- ITT Technical Institute-Richmond serves 569 students (80% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- ITT Technical Institute-Richmond is one of 6 community colleges within Chesterfield County, VA.
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Richmond is Centura College-Richmond Main (0.8 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| ITT Technical Institute-Richmond | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 20 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 569 students | 1,577 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 453 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 116 students | 860 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| % Black | 57% | 22% |
| % White | 35% | 57% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.62 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $42,800 | $29,400 |
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Richmond is Centura College-Richmond Main (0.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Centura College-Richmond MainPrivate, for profit167 students | 0.80 Mi7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)330-0111 0.80167 - ECPI UniversityPrivate, for profit11,735 students | 1.30 Mi800 Moorefield Pk Dr
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)330-5533 1.3011,735 - MedSpa Careers InstitutePrivate, for profit10 students | 1.30 Mi800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804)521-0400 1.3010 - Bryant & Stratton College-RichmondPrivate, for profit626 students | 2.80 Mi8141 Hull St Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804)745-2444 2.80626
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