Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City

10301 Hickman Mills Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64137
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  • Pinnacle Career Institute is the right choice for practical career training in today's dynamic job market. We are more than 60 years strong in helping qualified students define success in their chosen field. We offer relevant career training in the medical, health & fitness, trades & technical, and alternative energy industries. Our instructors bring real world experience to the classroom to help you gain the skills that today's employers demand.

School Highlights

Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City serves 221 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.

Top Placements

Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City places among the top 20% of community colleges in Missouri for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty23 staff62 staff
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Number of Programs Offered57

Student Body

The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City has declined by 61% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 35:1 over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City diversity score of 0.61 is equal to the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment221 students1,701 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:124:1
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# Full-Time Students221 students638 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
10%
4%
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% Black
23%
10%
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% White
57%
58%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
20%
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Diversity Score0.610.61
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College Completion Rate
31%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,500$31,000
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $14,048 is more than the state average of $13,541. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,048$13,541
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,469$11,083
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,091$5,675
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Acceptance Rate76%76%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Pinnacle Career Institute has been delivering quality educational programs since 1953 when it first opened its doors as Electronics Institute, a technical college in Missouri. Mr. Jeffrey C. Freeman and Scott F. Freeman purchased the school on June 2, 1992, and began the process of diversifying the programs available on the campus. With the addition of programs in Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Business Office Administrator and Medical Office Assistant, the school changed its name in September 2002 to more accurately reflect the diverse educational programs - Pinnacle Career Institute. As a vocational school, Pinnacle Career Institute has been adapting to the times and the needs of our students. To this end, we began offering Associate degrees in 1987 to better assist students in reaching their career goals. We offer two convenient campus locations (including one of the premier training colleges in Kansas City, MO and one of the best colleges in Lawrence, KS) and a unique online experience. 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

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City is Johnson County Community College (8.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 221 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
Did You Know?
Kansas City community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Kansas City is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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