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Four-D College
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Four-D College Academics
Four-D College, founded in 1992, is a school in southern California that offers extensive study programs for students interested in careers in medicine. A number of programs are available at Four-D, including the Dental Assistant Program, Pharmacy Technician Program, Medical Assistant Program, Medical Billing and Coding Program, Message Therapy Program, Continuing Education Program, and Vocational Nursing Program.
Four-D is accredited by the National Accounting Bureau for Health Education and the State of California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Moreover, the Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians has accredited Four-D’s Vocational Nursing Program.
The City of San Bernardino Employment and Training Agencies has named Four-D College as School of the Year. The college also received a similar award by the San Bernardino Private Industry Council.
Four-D College was established by Linda L. Smith, who has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She named the school Four-D based on the principles of desire, determination, drive, and deliver.
Four-D College Admissions
Four-D College has an open admissions policy. Prospective students can enroll in any program provided they have a high school diploma or GED-equivalent. In addition, they must pass a standardized entrance exam. Students applying to the Vocational Nursing Program must pass an Ability-to-Benefit test.
All prospective students must schedule a visit to the Four-D College campus so they can see the facilities of the program in which they want to enroll. They must also fill out a questionnaire and complete an interview with a representative from Admissions. Finally, they must sign a Statement of General Health form.
International applicants are required to show documentation that they have completed a high school curriculum that is certified to be equivalent to a high school in the U.S. They must also demonstrate proficiency in English.
Four-D College Financial Aid
As noted above, all applicants to Four-D College are required to visit the campus; in addition, they must schedule an appointment with an advisor in the Financial Aid Department. Any student can request a free financial aid assessment before they enroll in a Four-D program.
Many different types of financial aid are available for students seeking admission to Four-D. Grants, loans, scholarships, and work study programs help most Four-D students pay for college.
Four-D College Students
Four-D College is located in Colton, California, a small town in San Bernardino County. The city is home to the Colton Crossing, one of the country’s most active at-grade railroad crossings. Students looking for things to do with their spare time need not look very far: Los Angeles is a one-hour drive away, and San Diego is a two-hour trip down Interstate 15. Those not in a big city mood can head east, where Joshua Tree National Park is just over an hour away.
Many extracurricular activities are available to students who attend Four-D. The Career Development Department assists students who seek guidance finding the right career path. A school counseling program advises students in a range of issues, from healthcare to housing. And positions on the Student Council are available to ambitious young men and women who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
On-campus pre-school and child care services are available for busy parents working their way through college.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
56% / 80% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
415 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Colton, CA 92324
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 52,198 (51,471 urban / 727 rural) |
| Households | 16,018 (3.24 people per house) |
| Families | 11,965 (3.74 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,773 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,058 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 260 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,088 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 25,141 |
| Pop. — Other | 19,675 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Four-D 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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Four-D 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?
Four-D College Ranks 2594th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,055 | 98 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,069 | 80 | |
| Any financial aid type | 111 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Four-D College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 16 | 18 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 22 | 142 | 164 |
Hispanic | 12 | 108 | 120 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | N/A | 13 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 7 | 7 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4 | 81 | 85 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 55 | 360 | 415 |
Most Popular Programs
Four-D College has over 7 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 54 | $23,075 | $1,746 |
| 2 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 29 | $11,080 | $1,165 |
| 3 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | 32 | $11,080 | $1,185 |
| 4 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 33 | $11,080 | $907 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 33 | $11,080 | $1,121 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |






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about 1 month ago
Confidential
I would just like to say I was very disappointed with the education I received through this college. There were instructors teaching modules of the program who were inexperienced and under qualified. We never had a proper skills lab. I graduated because I studied so hard and by the grace of god. Teachers were just reading from the books the whole time. They wouldn't even give us copies of the power point to study with because it was using to much paper. I am still paying on my19,000 dollar loan. If you had a complaint are issue you wanted to address there was attitude or we got told we were the worst class. As a business woman Mrs.smith should have never opened the Victorville campus early per peoples requests because we were stuck in a tiny office suite up until the last quaternary of school. She stated that she opened early for the people who asked and it was taking longer than expected for permits and such. There were times that are tests weren't getting graded right and I was getting marked wrong on questions that I proved were right and what if I hadent caught it you would think they could at least correct papers properly. There were so many issues that I could go on and on. If your considering this school be cautious you have better options
2 months ago
Former Employee
As a former employee in the high desert, I would like to warn anyone who is considering attending this school for the sole fact that employee turnover is terrible. This administration is constantly covering their behinds by firing individuals without cause when in fact the supervisors short commings are addressed. God forbid that you point out something which the supervisor fails to do, you will be terminated without cause or even worse, they will make it look like you failed to complete a vital part of your job. As a student this will hurt your education as you will never deal with the same instructors or the same staff. The staff are supposed to be there to help you get through and instead you get a new untrained person dealing with your issues. There are so many other choices for good education, this is not one of them!