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Ascension College
- 320 E Ascension St
- Gonzales, LA 70737
- OPEID College Code: 03061400
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- General Phone: (225) 647-6609
- President: Dennis Kerr
- Website: www.ascensioncollege.org

- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 186

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Ascension College seeks to provide educational opportunities for students to develop the necessary skills, attitudes, knowledge, and ethics, which are the basic principles of sound business practice.
Ascension College accepts the responsibility of providing opportunities for students to achieve academic excellence while acknowledging an obligation to maintain specialized training for specific employment in business, medical and dental occupations.
In order to achieve these basic objectives of education and skills development; Ascension College strives to provide academic flexibility through the following goals:
1. Maintaining an effective instructor-student ratio in classes to facilitate effective learning.
2. Maintaining modern instructional aids and physical facilities.
3. Recognize that students are the most important part of our institution and educational system.
4. Develop an academic program and a classroom atmospere, which will permit students to achieve some degree of self-reliance, which will eventually lead to academic success.
5. Recognize that students in this institution have many demands upon their time and energy and to assist them in a realistic approach towards academic success.
6. Seeks to stimulate initiative and dedication in students, which will motivate them to study, practice and acquire the skills necessary to enter the business world and compete successfully.
7. Recognize the necessity and responsibility of building a foundation upon which the students will continue their education after they leave this institution.
8. Provide guidance and counseling concerning their occupational careers within their curriculum.
9. Provide graduate assistance for studetns seeking employment after completion of their program.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 26 | 26 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 24 (92%) | 24 (92%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 19 (79%) | 19 (79%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 19% | 56% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,000 | $3,500 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 20.6% | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Number in Default | 40 | 4 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 194 | 192 | 189 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Assistance
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $7,595 | $7,595 | $7,495 |
| Books and Supplies | $130 | $130 | $120 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,122 | $12,122 | $12,122 |
| Other Expenses | $4,013 | $4,013 | $4,013 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,554 | $7,554 | $7,554 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $23,860 | $23,860 | $23,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | $15,279 | $15,279 | $15,169 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistance | $7,725 | 900 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Office Assistant | $7,125 | 900 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $7,125 | 900 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $8,125 | 900 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Nursing, Other | $14,325 | 900 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 20 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Dental Assisting | 19 |
| Medical Assistance | 41 |
| Medical Office Assistant | 14 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 186 Undergraduate: 186
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3 Female: 183
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3 Female: 183
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 186 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 186 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 59 | 32% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 127 | 68% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 51 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 30 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 20 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 14 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 21 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 14 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 16 | 9% |
| Age Uknown | 20 | 11% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 26 | 19 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Primarily Instruction | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | - | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 1 | 3 |
- Graduation Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 75%
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