GRETNA CAREER COLLEGE
- 1415 Whitney Ave
- Gretna, LA 70053
- OPEID College Code: 03095100
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- General Phone: (504) 366-5409
- President: Nick Randazzo
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 131
- College Alias: GCC
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Gretna Career College - Details
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Admission
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Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
About
GCC has a competency based curricula which has been developed and upgraded with the assistance and cooperation of industry representation and an active Program Advisory Board. Classroom training is reinforced by hands-on experience in modern, fully equipped laboratories simulating the work place. In order to provide for individualized differences, training programs are designed to provide for diverse educational backgrounds and previous work experience. By assessing the students' learning styles, teaching methods are tailored to motivate them to excel in their training programs. Programs include clinical practice and both clinical and clerical extern opportunities which provide students with on the job training. Students are cross trained and learn industry specific skills in order to compete for entry and intermediate level positions in their occupational fields.
GCC believes that professionalism is as an important aspect of training as acquiring technical skills. Students must adhere to attendance and conduct regulations as well as maintaining satisfactory academic progress in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical and/or clerical settings. Training in professionalism develops a positive attitude, personal motivation, self reliance, work maturity, and career pride. GCC seeks to graduate every student who enrolls in training.
Location
Gretna Career College is centrally located on the west bank of the Mississippi River at 1415 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, Louisiana. Located across from Oakwood Shopping Center and the Gretna Bus Terminal, the college is accessible to students from both Jefferson and Orleans Parishes. The college is 5 minutes from the New Orleans Central Business District.
History
Gretna Career College, formerly Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute, was founded in 1991. By amending the Articles of Corporation and receiving regulatory approvals in 2000, Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute officially became Gretna Career College. It has always been the philosophy of Gretna Career College to offer the best in career education programs. As we enter the 21st Century we are dedicated to preparing our students for employable medical and business careers.
Read more: http://gccla.edu/about-gcc/
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- gccla.edu
- Mission Statement
- Gretna Career College strives to prepare students to become competent technicians for entry and intermediate level positions in Nursing and Computer Technology. Our primary objective is to promote self-esteem and to develop the maximum potential of each student by providing quality career training in a professional environment. The college seeks to graduate every student that begins career training.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
Gretna Career College Campus Map
- 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
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 87% | 99% | 10% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,461 | $3,746 | $503 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.2% | 12.6% | 9.3% |
| Number in Default | 23 | 21 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 173 | 166 | 160 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Medical Assistant
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $12,075 | $11,025 | $11,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,640 | $5,760 | $5,280 |
| Other Expenses | $3,540 | $3,540 | $3,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,540 | $3,540 | $3,270 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $21,855 | $20,925 | $20,175 |
| Off Campus with Family | $16,215 | $15,165 | $14,895 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant | $12,675 | 50 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $12,675 | 54 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
| Medical Insurance Coding | $13,075 | 60 Credit Hours | 7 Months |
| Nursing Assistant | $8,500 | 32 Credit Hours | 5 Months |
| Medical Office Administration | $26,000 | 112 Credit Hours | 15 Months |
| Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology | $14,125 | 58 Credit Hours | 9 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 | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business Administration Degree | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree | 15 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Medical Administration Degree | - | - |
| Medical Insurance Specialist Degree | 15 | - |
| Medical Office Administration Degree | - | - |
| Medical Assistant Degree | 83 | - |
| Nursing Assistant Degree | 2 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 131 Undergraduate: 131
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10 Female: 121
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10 Female: 121
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 131 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 131 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 13 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 22 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 34 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 31 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 13 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 2% |
| Age Unknown | 8 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 29 | 26 | 3 |
| Faculty Status | 9 | 9 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 9 | 9 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 9 | 9 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 9 | 9 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 10 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,360 (9) | - (-) | $35,360 (9) |
| Instructor | $35,360 (9) | - (-) | $35,360 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $28,932 (9) | - (-) | $28,932 (9) |
| Instructor | $28,932 (9) | - (-) | $28,932 (9) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 67% |
| Female | 57% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
