SUMNER COLLEGE (The College of Legal Arts)
- 8909 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 100
- Portland, OR 97219
- OPEID College Code: 02104900
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- General Phone: (503) 223-5100
- College President: Joanna Russell
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 188
- College Alias: The College of Legal Arts
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Sumner College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.sumnercollege.edu

- Mission Statement
- MISSION
To provide value to our stakeholders in career education-students, faculty and staff, and owners-exceeding that available to them elsewhere.
OBJECTIVES
For our students:
To provide training that enables our graduates to find employment that is both monetarily and spiritually more fulfilling than they would have been able to obtain if they had not graduated from COLA.
For our faculty and staff:
To provide a work environment that is both personally and professionally fulfilling and economically rewarding.
For our owners:
To provide an investment opportunity that not only creates a greater return on investment than available elsewhere but also provides an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to society.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.sumnercollege.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: The College of Legal Arts Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 57% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,116 | $1,919 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 11.5% |
| Number in Default | 6 | 8 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 86 | 101 | 130 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Court Reporting
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $10,425 | $9,000 | $9,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $845 | $845 | $845 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,012 | $8,012 | $8,012 |
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $20,082 | $18,657 | $18,657 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,070 | $10,645 | $10,645 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court Reporting | $11,270 | 130 Credit Hours | 27 Months |
| Corrections | $9,870 | 30 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Paralegal | $10,810 | 30 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Medical Transcription | $9,350 | 40 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Medical Transcription Degree | 9 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |
| Court Reporting Degree | 2 |
| Paralegal Degree | 33 |
| Security and Protective Services | |
| Corrections Degree | 31 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 188 Undergraduate: 188
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 42 Female: 146
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 42 Female: 146
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 62 Part-Time: 126
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 62 Part-Time: 126
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 16 | 9% |
| Asian | 2 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10% |
| White | 152 | 81% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 4 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 13 | 7% |
| Ages 22-24 | 34 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 34 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 29 | 15% |
| Ages 35-39 | 31 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 26 | 14% |
| Ages 50-65 | 16 | 9% |
| Age Unknown | 1 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 55 | 13 | 42 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 44 | 3 | 41 |
| Primarily Instruction | 44 | 3 | 41 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 2 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 89%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| White | 50% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009