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Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown

570 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00748800
  • Executive Director: Stephen Carter
  • Fax: (617) 580-4074
  • Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Differs by Program
  • Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 677

Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown

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Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities


    None Available

Website:

charlestown.kaplancareerinstitute.com

Mission Statement

RETS Technical Center is an institution of
higher education dedicated to providing quality
programs that integrate the curriculum with
professional skill development empowering
students to achieve their lifelong personal and
professional goals.

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Parent Company

  • Kaplan Higher Education Corporation

Accreditation

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications


    None Available

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Computer and Information Sciences

 Certificate
Computer Support Specialist Degree21

Construction Trades

 Certificate
Electrician Degree238

Mechanic and Repair Technology

 Certificate
Heating and Air Conditioning (Hvac) Degree203

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

The Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown admissions office phone number is (617) 580-4010. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://charlestown.kaplancareerinstitute.com

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College Credits Accepted

  • Life Experience Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • Open Admission Policy
    • - Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 677

    • - Undergraduate: 677

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 592

    - Female: 27

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 21.9 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 592

    - Female: 27

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 21.9 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 619

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 619

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian10.1%
Black18828%
Asian365%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic13320%
White24736%
Unknown7010%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 1810.2%
Ages 18-19549%
Ages 20-217212%
Ages 22-2410817%
Ages 25-2915926%
Ages 30-347913%
Ages 35-396511%
Ages 40-496511%
Ages 50-65152%
Age Over 6510.2%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Overall Graduation Rate

  • 59%

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 67%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered

The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.

 Tuition and FeesAvg Program Completion
Heating and Air Conditioning (Hvac)

56 Credit Hours

$20,64013 Months
Electrician

48 Credit Hours

$16,4669 Months
Computer Support Specialist

54 Credit Hours

$15,1669 Months

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://charlestown.kaplancareerinstitute.com

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$21,353$21,799$17,238
$0 - $30,000$21,336$21,696$16,849
$30,000 - $48,000$22,033$22,899$18,458
$48,001 - $75,000$24,702$24,557$19,948
$75,001 - $110,000$25,737$25,326$19,948
More Than $110,000$25,737$25,326$19,948

Breakdown of Expenses: Heating and Air Conditioning (Hvac)

The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the Heating and Air Conditioning (Hvac) program at Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown over the past several years.

2011-122010-112009-10
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees$18,866$18,528$18,615
Books and Supplies$1,774$800$750
2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus Housing Expenses
Room and Board$8,112$12,519$12,194
Other Expenses$9,139$13,559$12,701
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,305$9,399$8,957
2011-122010-112009-10
Total Expenses
Off Campus$37,891$45,406$44,260
Off Campus with Family$26,945$28,727$28,322

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Kaplan Career Institute-Charlestown financial aid office phone number is (617) 580-4010. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid36491%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid30877%$4,412
All Federal Grants30677%$4,325
Pell Grants30677%$4,191
Other Federal Grants21855%$188
State/Local Grants & Scholarships113%$1,966
Institutional Grants & Scholarships174%$806
All Student Loans35689%$9,325
Federal Student Loans34586%$8,146
Other Student Loans16140%$3,164

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)17.1%20.1%15.3%
Number in Default727550
Number in Repayment421373325

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Aggravated Assault--1
Nearby Public Area
Aggravated Assault1--

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees42366
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service19136
Primarily Instruction19136
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial88-
Other Professionals1515-
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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