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Charter College
- 2221 E Northern Lights Blvd Ste 120
- Anchorage, AK 99508
- OPEID College Code: 02576900
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- General Phone: (907) 277-1000
- President: Terrance Harris
- Website: www.chartercollege.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 516
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Mission
Charter College is a single-purpose institution with a single mission, as follows: The College responds to the need in the American economic and social culture for individuals to experience secure and successful paraprofessional and professional careers. Therefore, the College offers only those programs of study for which there are excellent career opportunities in the Anchorage area and throughout urban America. Those programs of study are designed
- to lead to career entry positions;
- to lead to progressive career growth; and
- to offer an academic foundation for personal and professional growth.
Objectives
The College supports and implements that mission by offering
- a technical, skill-oriented and career-oriented curriculum;
- courses in the liberal disciplines to provide an academic foundation;
- a knowledgeable and experienced teaching faculty;
- a relevant library collection and experienced library staff;
- academic associates and student service officers for student support and direction;
- state-of-the-art classroom technical/electronic equipment;
- a technical staff to maintain technical/electronic equipment; and
- a professionally staffed office of career counseling and placement.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit 4-Year Primarily Associates
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 36% | - | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,245 | $1,346 | - | $1,000 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 10.1% | 12.9% |
| Number in Default | 27 | 26 | 33 |
| Number in Repayment | 311 | 255 | 254 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $15,075 | $15,000 | $12,500 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,075 | $15,000 | $12,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,850 | $1,600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,450 | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Other Expenses | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,975 | $16,850 | $14,100 |
| Out of State | $16,975 | $16,850 | $14,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,175 | $24,050 | $21,300 |
| Out of State | $24,175 | $24,050 | $21,300 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,725 | $17,600 | $14,850 |
| Out of State | $17,725 | $17,600 | $14,850 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Accounting | 2 | 11 | - |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 9 | - |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 2 | 1 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security | - | 1 | - |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | - | 11 | - |
| Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | - | - | 4 |
| Information Science Studies | - | - | - |
| Information Technology | - | - | 5 |
| System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management | - | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | |||
| Cad Drafting and or Design Technology | 15 | 5 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 22 | 20 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 516 Undergraduate: 516
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 174 Female: 342
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 174 Female: 342
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 160 Part-Time: 356
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 160 Part-Time: 356
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 71 | 14% |
| Black | 53 | 10% |
| Asian | 80 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 5% |
| White | 261 | 51% |
| Unknown | 23 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 36 | 7% |
| Ages 20-21 | 51 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 73 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 115 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 83 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 56 | 11% |
| Ages 40-49 | 72 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 26 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 76 | 32 | 44 |
| Faculty Status | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| Primarily Instruction | 40 | 10 | 30 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 18 | 4 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 7 | - | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,788 (10) | $50,200 (3) | $48,183 (7) |
| Instructor | $48,788 (10) | $50,200 (3) | $48,183 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,919 (10) | $41,074 (3) | $39,423 (7) |
| Instructor | $39,919 (10) | $41,074 (3) | $39,423 (7) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
