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Anthem College
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Anthem College Academics
Anthem College is part of a network of schools and colleges under The Anthem Education Group. Established in 1982, Anthem College offers programs in CAD/Drafting Technology, Computer Networking and Security, Electronics Technology, and Medical Assistant. Each student receives a diploma upon graduation.
Anthem College is a career-focused institute that blends coursework with real-world experience. To better serve the students, the college offers flexible scheduling with daytime classes and evening courses plus smaller class sizes and online classes.
Anthem College has three campuses: Phoenix, Arizona; Beaverton, Oregon; and, Aurora, Colorado. Below lists the college’s accreditations by campus location:
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges for the Phoenix and Aurora locations
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools for the Aurora and Beaverton locations
- American Veterinary Medical Association for the Phoenix campus
Anthem College Admissions
Students considering Anthem College for their higher educational needs must speak and write English fluently, be a high school graduate or equivalent, and receive a passing score on the Entrance Assessment Exam.
Students must follow several steps to be admitted to Anthem College. Prospective students must set up an interview with an Admissions representative and submit a completed application packet. The packet must include an admissions application, proof of a high school diploma or GED, an enrollment agreement, and a registration fee.
Anthem College Financial Aid
Anthem College offers financial assistance to students with financial needs. All students must first be admitted to Anthem College before pursuing financial aid.
The college offers a variety of financial aid options including federal grants, federal loans, or The Institutional Loan Program (ILP).
The federal grants students may receive are Pell Grants or Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). All grants do not need to be repaid. Qualified students usually receive anywhere between $400 to $4,731 per year for Pell Grants; and anywhere from $250 to $2,000 per year for FSEOG.
Anthem College also offers Federal Loans to qualifying students. The three types of Federal Loans are Subsidized Stafford Loans, Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, and Federal PLUS Loans.
The Institutional Loan Program is for students attending a High-Tech Institute school and can be used as a supplement to or as an alternative to federal financial aid.The school’s website provides a detailed explanation of all financial aid options available.
Anthem College Students
Anthem College is one of six schools that are part of The Anthem Education Group. The other schools and universities within the group are Anthem Institute, Allied College, The Bryman School of Arizona, High-Tech Institute, and Morrison University.
Anthem College offers a variety of social activities for students to participate in such as picnics, contests, sports, and other social events.
The campus has a Career Services department that helps students with career preparation. In addition, Student Services assists students with finding part-time or full-time employment while going to school.
Anthem College Athletics
Anthem College does not have an athletics program.
Information Summary
Ranks 2918th overall and 48th in Arizona
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
38.5 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
105 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,340 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Phoenix, AZ 85014
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,516 (28,516 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,060 (2.15 people per house) |
| Families | 5,908 (3.06 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,531 |
| Pop. — Asian | 530 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 73 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,761 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 20,612 |
| Pop. — Other | 5,082 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Anthem College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Anthem College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Anthem College Ranks 769th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,901 | 1,865 |  62% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,237 | 111 |  4% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $997 | 65 |  2% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,623 | 2,681 |  89% |
| Any financial aid type | 3,027 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Anthem College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 231 | 996 | 1,227 |
Hispanic | 341 | 400 | 741 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 58 | 87 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 64 | 131 | 195 |
White Non-Hispanic | 619 | 2,471 | 3,090 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 1,284 | 4,056 | 5,340 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Anthem College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 86 | 91 | 177 |
Hispanic | 237 | 127 | 364 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 20 | 8 | 28 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 49 | 44 | 93 |
White Non-Hispanic | 269 | 165 | 434 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 661 | 435 | 1,096 |
Most Popular Programs
Anthem College has over 17 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 1210 | $21,909 | $941 |
| 2 | Business Administration and Management, General | 1190 | $20,548 | $2,302 |
| 3 | Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1550 | $28,408 | $942 |
| 4 | Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1260 | $19,600 | $3,050 |
| 5 | Criminal Justice/Police Science | 2310 | $38,950 | $4,650 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Anthem College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 558 | 571 | |
| 86 | 29 | 115 | |
| 89 | 21 | 110 | |
| 88 | 22 | 110 | |
| 76 | 20 | 96 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 52 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security | 20 | 39 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 4 | 110 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 36 | |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 15 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 20 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 11 | 86 | |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 4 | 36 | 5 | 18 | 28 | 5 | 96 | |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD | 12 | 34 | 2 | 21 | 38 | 3 | 110 | |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 114 | 38 | 8 | 13 | 336 | 62 | 571 | |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 20 | 17 | 1 | 22 | 23 | 7 | 90 | |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ||||||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 12 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 50 | 3 | 115 | |
| Total | 217 | 236 | 35 | 90 | 601 | 102 | 1,281 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Anthem College Ranks 3726th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $31,149 ($32,870 male / $26,119 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 51 (38 male / 13 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 48 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $262,403 |
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