- Pinnacle Career Institute is a private for-profit technical career school in Kansas City, Missouri. It offers training and certifications in the wind, tower, and HVAC industries. Programs are also offered online.
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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
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
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1953
Total Faculty
7 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-North Kansas City has stayed relatively flat 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5 students
2,125 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
5 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
180 students
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
6%
% Black
26%
10%
% White
48%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
17%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
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
62%
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 $16,509. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$16,509
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,938
$10,938
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,794
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (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 and Highest completion rates.
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