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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,048
- Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
155 staff

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 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
113 students
2,057 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1

# Full-Time Students
113 students
606 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,451 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
161 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
113 students
569 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
1%

% Asian
2%
3%

% Hispanic
12%
15%

% Black
7%
8%

% White
71%
60%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%


Diversity Score
0.47
0.60

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
36%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3056%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,900
$34,000

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $17,451. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$17,451

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
90%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,451

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,171
$5,250

Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (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.
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