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Western Career College-Pleasant Hill
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Information Summary
Ranks 2427th overall and 229th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
46.7 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
123 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
75% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
369 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,671 (32,671 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 13,668 (2.36 people per house) |
| Families | 8,374 (2.94 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 679 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,668 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 205 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 433 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 27,933 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,208 |
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 | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Continuous |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $100 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 384 (44 male / 340 female) |
| Admitted | 384 (44 male / 340 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 363 (38 male / 325 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 363 (38 male / 325 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 369 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Career College-Pleasant Hill 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-Pleasant Hill 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-Pleasant Hill Ranks 1638th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,825 | 180 |  54% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,258 | 35 |  11% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,040 | 250 |  75% |
| Any financial aid type | 284 |  85% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Career College-Pleasant Hill?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 43 | 43 |
Hispanic | 5 | 67 | 72 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 26 | 33 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 18 | 172 | 190 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 28 | 30 |
| Total | 32 | 337 | 369 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill has over 10 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 36 | $15,192 | $382 |
| 2 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 63 | $27,573 | $1,663 |
| 3 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 60 | $22,701 | $1,554 |
| 4 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | 36 | $15,192 | $277 |
| 5 | Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant | 96 | $43,290 | $1,836 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Career College-Pleasant Hill.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 83 | 86 | |
| 3 | 59 | 62 | |
| 4 | 31 | 35 | |
| 2 | 32 | 34 | |
| N/A | 21 | 21 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | 10 | 21 | 11 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 86 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 8 | 9 | 4 | 33 | 8 | 62 | ||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||||
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | 3 | 10 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 35 | ||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 4 | 2 | 5 | 11 | ||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | |||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 21 | ||
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 6 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 34 | |||
| Total | 41 | 61 | 26 | 2 | 136 | 22 | 288 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill Ranks 3177th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $38,749 (N/A male / $38,749 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 3 (N/A male / 3 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 14 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $19,568 |
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill Academics
Western Career College: Pleasant Hill is unique in its study options. Nonetheless, specific special study options were not reported. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Western Career College: Pleasant Hill.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Assistance, Medical Assistance
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, in contrast did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, the SAT subject section score 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. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Western Career College-Pleasant Hill Students
The school’s size is approximately three hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999). Western Career College: Pleasant Hill offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
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