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Gretna, LA 70053
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Gretna Career College
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
10 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
57% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
82 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Gretna, LA 70053
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,744 (16,744 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,678 (2.4 people per house) |
| Families | 4,095 (3.06 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,188 |
| Pop. — Asian | 548 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 197 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 9,544 |
| Pop. — Other | 548 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| 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 | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| 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 Gretna Career 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 Gretna Career 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?
Gretna Career College Ranks 2134th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,050 | 95 |  70% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,500 | 58 |  43% |
| Any financial aid type | 95 |  70% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Gretna Career College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 3 | 71 | 74 |
Hispanic | N/A | 2 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 4 | 4 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 3 | 79 | 82 |
Most Popular Programs
Gretna Career College has over 9 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Office Management/Administration | 1475 | $21,250 | $2,250 |
| 2 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 108 | $21,250 | $2,750 |
| 3 | Business Administration and Management, General | 114 | $21,250 | $2,250 |
| 4 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | 60 | $10,625 | $1,650 |
| 5 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 50 | $10,625 | $1,050 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Gretna Career College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 32 | 34 | |
| N/A | 8 | 8 | |
| N/A | 7 | 7 | |
| N/A | 1 | 1 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Gretna Career College Ranks 4028th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $25,364 (N/A male / $25,364 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 8 (N/A male / 8 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $245 |
Gretna Career College Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Further, 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. Gretna Career College is unique in its study options. Notwithstanding, specific special study options were not reported.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Gretna Career College.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Medical Insurance Billing, Medical Office Assistant, Nursing Assistance
Gretna Career College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, rather did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score 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. In addition, 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. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Gretna Career College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Gretna Career College Students
The school’s size is approximately one hundred and fifty degree-seeking undergrads. Gretna Career College offers Associate degrees.
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