School Highlights
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City serves 5 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,048
- Student:teacher ratio: 1:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
139 staff

Number of Programs Offered
1
8
Student Body
The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City has declined by 91% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5 students
2,348 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
5 students
1,145 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,203 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
213 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
1,145 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
908 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
204 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
13%
4%

% Black
26%
7%

% White
48%
62%

% Two or more races
4%
4%

% Non Resident races
4%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
21%


Diversity Score
0.68
0.56

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
30.86%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.12%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$30,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $14,548. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$14,548

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
92%

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,938
$10,938

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,794
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
525
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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-North Kansas City cost?
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City's private state tuition is approximately $14,048.
What is Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City's ranking?
Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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