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Western Career College-Emeryville
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Information Summary
Ranks 2286th overall and 214th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
48.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,072 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
37 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
68% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
223 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Emeryville, CA 94608
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,572 (24,572 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,880 (2.23 people per house) |
| Families | 4,895 (3.14 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 13,555 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,274 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 98 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 522 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 6,901 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,674 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Career College-Emeryville?
Ranks 2403rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,300 | $12,300 | $12,300 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $13,072 | $13,072 | $13,072 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $22,147 | $22,147 | $22,147 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,012 | $16,012 | $16,012 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,580  $12,300 |
$11,580  $12,300 |
$11,580  $12,300 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  $772 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,482  $6,501 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,394  $2,574 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,394  $2,940 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 365 (279 male / 79 female) |
| Admitted | 365 (279 male / 79 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 338 (259 male / 72 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 338 (259 male / 72 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 223 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Career College-Emeryville use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / 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 |  |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Career College-Emeryville 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?
Western Career College-Emeryville Ranks 1880th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,972 | 217 |  75% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,901 | 29 |  10% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,746 | 206 |  72% |
| Any financial aid type | 253 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Career College-Emeryville?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 19 | 99 | 118 |
Hispanic | 13 | 25 | 38 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 14 | 23 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 2 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Race Unknown | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| Total | 59 | 164 | 223 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Career College-Emeryville has over 11 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 36 | $15,192 | $382 |
| 2 | Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 60 | $22,701 | $1,787 |
| 3 | Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 36 | $15,192 | $1,059 |
| 4 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 60 | $22,701 | $1,554 |
| 5 | Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD | 36 | $15,192 | $498 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Career College-Emeryville.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 81 | 89 | |
| 1 | 29 | 30 | |
| 21 | 5 | 26 | |
| 7 | 13 | 20 | |
| 5 | 10 | 15 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 26 | |
| Graphic Design | 11 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 26 | 3 | 1 | 30 | ||||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 47 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 89 | ||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 15 | |||
| Total | 104 | 41 | 19 | 3 | 13 | 19 | 199 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Western Career College-Emeryville Ranks 3038th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $40,141 ($42,924 male / $38,749 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 6 (2 male / 4 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 7 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $43,328 |
Western Career College-Emeryville Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Silicon Valley College: Emeryville is unique in its study options. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center and Tutoring. An instance of this, the university has a Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center and Tutoring. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling and Freshman Orientation Program can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Silicon Valley College: Emeryville.
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Information Technology, System Administration
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Assistance, Pharmacy Assistance
Western Career College-Emeryville Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of one hundred and twenty-five dollars regular fee, one hundred and twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee and point zero . Transfer students are not ignored, though did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Open admission. Remember that this can change at any time.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally,
Western Career College-Emeryville Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Western Career College-Emeryville Students
Silicon Valley College: Emeryville offers Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting.
Students should note the housing policies: First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Suburban setting.
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