PRISM CAREER INSTITUTE
- 8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
- Philadelphia, PA 19152
- OPEID College Code: 02558700
- General Phone: (215) 331-4600
- Special Assistant to Office of the President: David M. Hudiak
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 473
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Prism Career Institute - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.prismcareerinstitute.edu
- Mission Statement
- To prepare our students for careers of their choice through quality training in current industry skills that enable them to succeed in professions that provide satisfactiona and an enhanced quality of life.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
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- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 14 | 180 | 194 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 9 (64%) | 113 (63%) | 122 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 7 (78%) | 90 (80%) | 97 (80%) |
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 | 79% | 92% | 17% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,813 | $2,753 | $1,000 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.8% | 14.3% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 66 | 43 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 392 | 300 | 156 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Pre-Nursing Studies
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $22,420 | $17,582 | $17,582 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,540 | $1,230 | $1,230 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,724 | $14,850 | $14,850 |
| Other Expenses | $9,356 | $11,200 | $11,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,136 | $11,900 | $11,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $45,040 | $44,862 | $44,862 |
| Off Campus with Family | $31,096 | $30,712 | $30,712 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Nursing Studies | $23,960 | 1,560 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Medical Assistant | $16,535 | 900 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Medical Insurance Specialist | $11,600 | 720 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Paralegal | $16,965 | 900 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Bookkeeping | $11,150 | 660 Contact Hours | 7 Months |
| Administrative Assistant | $10,636 | 384 Contact Hours | 4 Months |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 473 Undergraduate: 473
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 46 Female: 427
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 46 Female: 427
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 391 Part-Time: 82
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 391 Part-Time: 82
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 338 | 71% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 10% |
| White | 87 | 18% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 7 | 1% |
| Ages 20-21 | 98 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 97 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 110 | 23% |
| Ages 30-34 | 49 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 32 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 60 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 20 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 19 | 17 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 6 | 6 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 4 | 4 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 4 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 72%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
