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1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite M780
Arlington, VA 22209-2297
p. 703-527-6660
w. www.actcollege.edu
Arlington, VA 22209-2297
p. 703-527-6660
w. www.actcollege.edu
ACT College
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Information Summary
Ranks 1353rd overall and 36th in Virginia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
65.9 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
81% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
679 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Arlington, VA 22209-2297
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,622 (11,622 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,871 (1.68 people per house) |
| Families | 1,854 (2.65 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 701 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,690 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 77 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,454 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,378 |
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 ACT 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 ACT 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?
ACT College Ranks 2426th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,333 | 801 |  83% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $7,019 | 19 |  2% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $101 | 121 |  13% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,227 | 847 |  88% |
| Any financial aid type | 852 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at ACT College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 35 | 462 | 497 |
Hispanic | 4 | 55 | 59 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 17 | 21 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 8 | 64 | 72 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 26 | 30 |
| Total | 55 | 624 | 679 |
Most Popular Programs
ACT College has over 6 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 880 | $12,958 | N/A |
| 2 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | 60 | $12,980 | N/A |
| 3 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 59 | $10,950 | N/A |
| 4 | Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 77 | $27,250 | $1,200 |
| 5 | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 73 | $10,950 | N/A |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at ACT College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 215 | 222 | |
| 7 | 133 | 140 | |
| 3 | 49 | 52 | |
| 9 | 22 | 31 | |
| 5 | 11 | 16 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 115 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 140 | ||
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 47 | 4 | 1 | 52 | ||||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 146 | 30 | 10 | 22 | 14 | 222 | ||
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 31 | ||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 16 | ||
| Total | 339 | 41 | 13 | 44 | 26 | 463 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
ACT College Ranks 3437th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,542 ($36,245 male / $35,253 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 24 (7 male / 17 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 12 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $92,928 |
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