Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City

1001 E. 101st Terrace, Suite 325
Kansas City, MO 64131-3367
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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 580 students (100% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 33%.
  • Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City is one of 7 community colleges within Jackson County, MO.
  • The nearest community college to Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City is National American University-Overland Park (6.7 miles away).

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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 LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty23 staff32 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Pinnacle Career Institute-South Kansas City diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment580 students1,126 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio25:127:1
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# Full-Time Students580 students514 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
9%
3%
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% Black
22%
9%
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% White
64%
67%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
19%
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Diversity Score0.530.51
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College Completion Rate
65%
39%
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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 $13,433. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,048$13,433
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,204$12,204
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,398$6,000
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Acceptance Rate76%76%
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Source: 2016 (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

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 580 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,048
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
Did You Know?
For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,754 per year for in-state students and $7,141 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,433 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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