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TESST College of Technology-Alexandria
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Information Summary
Ranks 723rd overall and 22nd in Virginia
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
79.2 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
96% / 77% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
289 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Alexandria, VA 22312
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 28,370 (28,370 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,264 (2.75 people per house) |
| Families | 6,694 (3.31 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,774 |
| Pop. — Asian | 4,274 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 55 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 210 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,904 |
| Pop. — Other | 4,097 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium 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 | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does TESST College of Technology-Alexandria 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 TESST College of Technology-Alexandria 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?
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Ranks 5267th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,203 | 260 |  86% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $974 | 160 |  53% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $416 | 153 |  51% |
| Student Loan Aid | $112 | 301 |  100% |
| Any financial aid type | 301 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at TESST College of Technology-Alexandria?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 6 | 10 | 16 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 60 | 136 | 196 |
Hispanic | 3 | 8 | 11 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Race Unknown | 13 | 46 | 59 |
| Total | 84 | 205 | 289 |
Most Popular Programs
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria has over 6 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | 720 | $10,048 | $1,972 |
| 2 | Nursing, Other | 101 | $24,600 | $400 |
| 3 | System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 114 | $24,940 | $2,080 |
| 4 | Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 95 | $22,420 | $1,500 |
| 5 | Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 50 | $9,848 | $2,272 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at TESST College of Technology-Alexandria.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 54 | 62 | |
| 9 | 10 | 19 | |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | |
| 8 | 3 | 11 | |
| N/A | 11 | 11 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 19 | |||
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Medical Office Assistant/Specialist | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 42 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 62 | |||
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | 13 | 2 | 1 | 16 | ||||
| System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 11 | 11 | ||||||
| Total | 88 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 121 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Ranks 3402nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $36,101 ($35,109 male / $37,093 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 14 (7 male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 11 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $70,292 |
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TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Academics
Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. TESST College of Technology: Alexandria is unique in its study options. On the other hand, specific special study options were not reported. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at TESST College of Technology: Alexandria.
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, at the same time did not report the exact number of transfer students.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. 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, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. 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.
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
TESST College of Technology-Alexandria Students
Further, it is part of an Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999). TESST College of Technology: Alexandria offers Associate degrees.
This school features the Suburban setting and Small city (50,000 – 249,999).
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