FOUR - D COLLEGE
- 1020 East Washington Street
- Colton, CA 92324
- OPEID College Code: 03162300
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- General Phone: (909) 783-9331
- President-Ceo: Linda L Smith
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 891
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Four - D College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
History
Four-D College first opened in 1992 in Claremont, California to a class of 2 students for their only program (a nursing program). Focused on providing vocational education in the healthcare services industry, the school quickly grew and expanded, changed locations, and currently resides in Colton, CA with a second campus in Victorville, CA. Four-D is constantly expanding to meet the needs of students, and always looking for new ways to help students grow.
Academics
Four-D offers 6 vocational healthcare services programs for study, the completion of which will provide the student with a diploma. Most programs are between one and two years, and once completed will have prepared students for certification or license exams (if necessary) and to successfully operate in the workplace.
Programs offered are:
- Vocational Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Billing and Coding
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to Four-D College must be interviewed by an admissions representative; complete an application, enrollment agreement and entrance exam; pay all required fees; and have a high school diploma or GED. Students may be asked for additional information to determine qualification prior to enrollment.
Financial Aid services are available to interested students through the Financial Aid office. Students should visit the office to discuss options and construct a plan for payment. Students should also complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine eligibility for grants, loans and scholarships.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.4dcollege.com
Accreditation
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
Four - D College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.4dcollege.com
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- 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: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 66% | 72% | - | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,178 | $3,543 | $3,831 | $1,313 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 20.8% | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Number in Default | 78 | 43 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 375 | 348 | 322 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $28,000 | $28,000 | $23,075 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $14,496 | $13,536 | $12,384 |
| Other Expenses | $5,328 | $5,160 | $4,824 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,520 | $5,352 | $5,184 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $47,824 | $46,696 | $42,029 |
| Off Campus with Family | $33,520 | $33,352 | $30,005 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
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| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28,000 | 62 Credit Hours | 12 Months |
| Dental Assistant | $14,500 | 32 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $14,500 | 39 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Medical Office Assistant | $14,500 | 34 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Pharmacy Technician | $14,500 | 33 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | $14,500 | 30 Credit Hours | 8 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 891 Undergraduate: 891
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 98 Female: 793
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 98 Female: 793
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 761 Part-Time: 130
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 761 Part-Time: 130
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 9 | 1% |
| Black | 271 | 30% |
| Asian | 35 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 322 | 36% |
| White | 239 | 27% |
| Unknown | 15 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 125 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 159 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 130 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 196 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 104 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 79 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 70 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 20 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
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| Total Employees | 123 | 97 | 26 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Primarily Instruction | 59 | 33 | 26 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 30 | 30 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 17 | 17 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 61%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
Four - D College Reviews
26 Reviews Submitted For Four - D College
- Reviewed on: May 21, 2012
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- This place is a complete ripoff. They are disorganized from the very top to the very bottom. A lot of the staff is not trained or certified. Their externship program is a farce. Many of the pharmacies in the area have withdrawn from the extern program. All the upper management cares about is the dollars that each student will bring in. Don't waste your time or your money attending here. They make promises that they can't keep.
- Reviewed on: May 09, 2012 Flag Review
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- FOUR D COLLEGE VICTORVILLE CAMPUS IS A HORRIBLE SCHOOL, NEVER EVER GO HERE YOU WILL REGRET IT LIKE I DO, GO TO BRYMAN COLLEGE OR COLTON CAMPUS, I BEG EVERYONE THIS IS THE WORST COLLEGE EVER! BAD TEACHERS CANT FOCUS ON SCHOOL NOTHING BUT DRAMA, MRS WILLIAMS IS A NO GOOD FOR NOTHING TEACHER AND MRS JERZACK HER BOSS IS THE SAME WAY SO NOW WERE GOING TO HER BOSS! PLEASE TURN THE OTHER WAY THIS VICTORVILLE CAMPUS SUCKS HORIBBLY!!
- Reviewed on: May 09, 2012 Flag Review
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- Don't listen to the good stuff its all lies people!!! this is the worst college ever, i wish i would have know before enrolling i HATE HATE HATE THIS STUPID SCHOOL, GOD HELP ME PLEASE
- Reviewed on: May 09, 2012 Flag Review
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- VICTORVILLE CAMPUS IS THE WORST COLLEGE I'VE EVER BEEN TO. I HAD HEARD BAD THINGS ABOUT THE SCHOOL BUT IT'S THE ONLY ONE I COULD GO TO FOR MEDICAL ASSISTING. I BEG EVERYONE NOT TO GO HERE AND WOULD SAY GO TO COLTON CAMPUS OR ELSEWHERE. THIS SCHOOL IS NOTHING BUT BAD TEACHERS WHO ARE NEVER IN CLASS TO HELP YOU LEARN AND ALSO THE STAFF IS VERY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL. THIS SCHOOL HAS GIVEN ME NOTHING BUT HEADACHES AND DOESN'T EVEN DESERVE A STAR OR RATING FOR THAT MATTER! I AM HAVING THE WORST TIME.
- Reviewed on: March 09, 2012 Flag Review
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- This is a horrible school to go to. Some staff and instructors are nice while others act like they are kings and queens. Some admissions reps are hitting on students and some instructors are cursing students out. This school is on reimbursement, so who knows when the government is going to shut them down. Students dont want to pay for school if they cant get a decent wage right after they finish. SMH!!!
- Reviewed on: February 27, 2012 Flag Review
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- Don't listen to the bad stuff about this program, as you can see if you maintain a professional manner you have nothing to worry about. Stay focused on the books and making it your next step to a new career. Remember the people who pass are the people that study. Again its the teachers job to plant the seed, not water it too! You need to water your mind to keep it growing in the medical department. Because even after you graduate you have to stay on top because its constantly advancing.
- Reviewed on: February 27, 2012 Flag Review
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- Four d college is a great school i went for my lvn and left getting one. The teachers are not at all bad i had great teachers except for one but that's because she was new but the problem was solved. I loved Mrs D she took me in right away and Ms. Bridgettes was the best also Mrs V. And Mr. Forest although i thought he should be teaching at the master science level. They all got you to think and it was military they build you up to be a nurse and professional. It also wasn't hard it was a lot to retain but if you read and you want it then your going to leave four d college getting it. My only problem was how much the program was but its worth it to not be a cna anymore my back was hurting lol. I'm definitely going to further my education and thanks to four d college i can do that. Ps you must remember where ever you go your going to deal with attitudes its predominantly women lol but if you not there for all that and your there to get that degree then you will be fine trust me if i can do it hell any one can do it lol. Best wishes to the new nurses and the student nurses you can do it trust me i know you can!!!!!
- Reviewed on: January 25, 2012 Flag Review
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- This is a horrible school to attend. The director of nursing at the victorville campus is completely unprofessional. [...] They have such a high turn over rate with instructors that you can't get the education you are promised, deserve and paid for. If you ask for a refund you will be expelled as I was from the program. You are blamed for all the mistakes the employee's make. Any good instructors there are, are run off by the director of nursing. She is completely uncompassionate and I am appalled that she gets to call herself a nurse...
- Reviewed on: November 12, 2011 Flag Review
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- I attend this school as we speak, umm...well let me see I'm enrolled in the MBC class, my instructor is Mrs. Zamora whom i adore so much, i agree with mostly all the reviews here on this page, yes i do believe you GET what you GIVE not only at this school but in life generally, not the most professional staff... If you are thinking of attending just look around first if all fails still keep looking, they say this school is based on a Godly foundation I DON'T SEE IT.
- Reviewed on: November 02, 2011 Flag Review
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- Most of the bad reviews here are from fights breaking out or arguments, i think that these are immature students that haven't grown up and need to realize four-d is a professional school. Teachers shouldn't be blamed for the students that have no home training.
- Reviewed on: August 12, 2011 Flag Review
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- Fights in class, students yelling at the instructor, students disrupting class. This is a self taught instruction. If you are expecting to be taught, don't attend this school. It's not a safe school to attend. The delinquents run the school and the classes The instructors are simply babysitters. And when a fight breaks out, after the incident the whole class gets reamed by a screaming instructor. Like the whole class is to blame for two bad students. Very unprofessional on the part of the instructors. If you want to be taught, want to learn the profession you paid 15k to learn GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. This place is not the right place for you.
- Reviewed on: June 10, 2011 Flag Review
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- Determination and perseverance are two words that come to mind when speaking to Esmeralda Avendano. After losing her job as an office administrator, the Fontana native, like many others, found herself working a part-time job with no real future. One thing this mother of two knew was she wanted a career that was both stable and financially rewarding.
In search of career options, Esmeralda spoke with a family member who was a recent graduate of Four-D College's Medical Assistant program. After hearing how excited she was with her new career, Esmeralda knew she wanted to learn more about what Four-D College had to offer.
“I heard that the medical field was growing, even in these tough economic times. Four-D College seemed like the perfect place for me to get started.”
Knowing she would one day want to own her own business, Esmeralda completed the admissions process and decided to enroll in Medical Billing at Four-D College's Colton campus.
“Having kids, I needed something that worked with my schedule. Even though it took me a little longer to graduate, the counselors never gave up on me. They really did all they could to make sure that I was able to complete the program.”
Determined to stick with it, she began her externship with Cardiology Specialist in Riverside and graduated from the program in September 2010. The externship is the final step in the Four-D College education process, providing practical work experience for students.
Esmeralda did so well, that after her externship was completed, she was hired as a full-time Claims Analyst/Medical Biller at the same location.
“During Esmeralda's externship, we noticed that she was a team player, willing to do whatever was needed to get the job done,” said Consuelo Pascua, office manager at Cardiologist Specialist.
“She was very good in communicating and following through with patients, doctors and verifying coverage to complete the billing process. We were very impressed with her, so when an opening became available we hired her right away,” added Pascua.
Now Esmeralda is not only doing medical billing, but she is also being trained for other things in the billing area as well as front office administration.
“I feel like my kids are secure now and things are more complete. I am at the beginning of my career and I feel really good. Four-D College has changed my life!”
- Reviewed on: May 30, 2011 Flag Review
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- Hats off the the recent graduates of Four-D college. I am enrolled into the VN Program and my friend is enrolled into the Medical Assistant Program. We are excited about learning all we can to be the best we can. Four D is laying a great foundation for us.
We can not wait to attend the Summer graduation ceremonies to watch our friends walk. And we are really looking forward to our graduation and walking in the fall graduation ceremony.
- Reviewed on: May 21, 2011 Flag Review
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- This school is a horrible school. They don't teach at all.
- Reviewed on: March 23, 2011 Flag Review
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- I just want to say that my whole experience at 4D College was amazing. I graduated the LVN program a little over a year ago and have no regrets! My Admissions Counselor was amazing! Debra made me feel good about myself and lifted my spirit when i needed it! She was amazing! I had great instructors like Ms. Bridges and Ms. V. When I actually tested and passed and got my license the college's career department helped me right away to get hired. I am happy and grateful for the experience i had with 4D College!
- Reviewed on: March 09, 2011 Flag Review
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- I loved Four D College! Wonderful Experience. The LVN program was hard but it conditioned me for what i am experiencing now as an LVN.
- Reviewed on: February 24, 2011 Flag Review
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- Four D College is a great school! My whole experience from start to finish was top notch!
- Reviewed on: February 22, 2011 Flag Review
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- I loved my experience at 4D! From the time i sat down with my counselor to the time i graduated it was a great experience. It was hard at times going to back to school and still keeping up with life. But i do not regret going back to school and choosing 4d College to attend! I will say that we did have a few students that expected answers to be given to them and would put up a hissy fit if they weren't. But you get what you give. My instructors in the VN program all treated me professional and equal to all of my peers. Yes they were strict but they were full of knowledge and wanted us to genuinely succeed. My Clinical instructor always made sure that were learning what we needed to learn to be successful nurses. I am blessed that I found such an amazing school and proud say that I am a 4d College Alumni!
- Reviewed on: February 08, 2011 Flag Review
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- Four D is a very good school that supports its students. all of you who are calling it a ghetto school are doing so because it is owned by an African American woman. The students who attend Four D are the same type of students who attend the other vocational schools.
Those of you who are complaining about failing did so because you did not meet the requirements to pass. You failed by 3%. that was the difference from passing and a F Grade. You FLUNKED the class. It is YOUR FAULT. Stop hating on the school.
- Reviewed on: January 28, 2011 Flag Review
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- I can't believe so many people have negative comments about Four-D College. I graduated the VN program a few years ago and had an amazing experience. What is it challenging at times....YES...but school as well as life in general is challenging. The instructors i had when i was there really helped me and genuinely cared. But then again i knew my place as student, not someone that thought it was going to be an easy 12 month program. Four-D College helped me find a job as a VN and i am loving every minute of it!
- Reviewed on: October 23, 2010 Flag Review
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- Wow, so much complaining. I just graduated Four-D College and had a wonderful and pressuring experience. IT IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT. The teachers aren't going to hand you the test questions, get over it. And sure, we had a few different teachers during my time there, but people DO retire, like you've never changed jobs?? And bringing your PARENTS to school?! How shameful. Be an adult, be appropriate, be calm, and the school will listen to your concerns. They listened to my complaints because I was professional about it. The girl next to me got ghetto and she was dismissed, I don't blame the school. She was totally inappropriate. I don't see people acting like this at RCC or Victor Valley. And if you've graduated and can't find a job, that's on you. You need to try harder. The economy is still down but there are jobs out there, we just need to stop being so picky about what we can take as ENTRY LEVEL LVNs. Once again, it is what you make of it. It's sad you all made it a bad experience.
- Reviewed on: June 07, 2010 Flag Review
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- I'm graduated Four-D College as an LVN and I wholeheartedly tell you to please turn the other way. Their teachers are always quitting. When I was in module four, which is the last mod for the LVN program, and we've already had three different teacher--each module is only three months long!
If you do decide to enroll at Four-D College, be prepared to teach yourself. The instructors do not cover everything that they test you on and if you try and reason with them that the subjects on the tests were not in their curriculum, this is their answer: "You are responsible for everything, not just what I say up here".
At Four-D College, it's your word against the teachers, and unless your parents come and talk for you, you will not be heard. I am 25--25! AND I still needed to bring my mother in because they would not listen to my complaints. This might sound like I'm ranting, but I'm just trying to give you advice. If I would of been smart enough to research reviews on this school, I would of never of enrolled at Four-D College.
I was class number 6, I used to be in class 5. Not one person from both classes has a job as an LVN. All of class 5 have already passed their boards and yet they can't find jobs because they don't have 'experience'...so think twice before you sign up to this piece of cr@p school!
- Reviewed on: May 04, 2010 Flag Review
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- I agree 100%! this school is super ghetto and I too attended this school and was eventually dropped. There is nothing but drama at this school and if you are not involved in it then you will be dropped. keeping to your self and focusing on your school work is not good enough there. You have to go in your pj's not comb your hair and be loud. Horrible school to choose, think twice.
- Reviewed on: April 20, 2010 Flag Review
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- I liked this school because at the end I became an LVN and really learned. I think that's what matters. Now I'm doing really great at my job and I have to thank Four-D for that.
- Reviewed on: February 14, 2010 Flag Review
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- Glad to see someone else feels the same way I do. Unfortunately I did attend this school and because I was not ghetto and conducted myself with class..... I was ostracized and eventually railroaded out of the school. If you are a ghetto baby mama and want to become an LVN this is the place for you. However, if you are the type of person who does not get excited about discussing your weed smoking weekends and time at the club you will be making huge mistake attending this expensive school.
- Reviewed on: September 02, 2009 Flag Review
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- Think twice before starting this school....read the message boards about it - not good.
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
