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 356 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 356 students
In-state tuition: $14,048
Out-state tuition: $14,048
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 50%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 38% over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
47 staff
102 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
7
Student Body
The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City has declined by 38% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
356 students
1,850 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
356 students
680 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,170 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
184 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
5%
% Black
25%
10%
% White
50%
60%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
19%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
College Completion Rate
46%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,048 is more than the state average of $4,978. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,048 is more than the state average of $6,468. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$4,978
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$6,468
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,938
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,794
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
92%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 356 students
In-state tuition: $14,048
Out-state tuition: $14,048
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 50%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
