Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence

1601 W 23rd Street, Suite 200
Lawrence, KS 66046
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School Highlights

Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence serves 113 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
170 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
113 students
1,530 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
113 students
628 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
902 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
113 students
581 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
902 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%
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% Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percentage of Asian community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
12%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percentage of Black community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
71%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percentage of White community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
Diversity Score
0.47
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the community college average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
36%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$34,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $18,155. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$18,155
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Kansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,451
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,171
$5,250
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Pinnacle Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at,http://www.pcitraining.edu/consumerinfo

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence cost?
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence's private state tuition is approximately $14,048.
What is Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence's ranking?
Pinnacle Career Institute-Lawrence ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 29%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,545 per year for in-state students and $4,477 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,155 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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