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Clarita Career College
- 27125 Sierra Hwy Ste 329
- Canyon Country, CA 91351
- OPEID College Code: 03278300
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- General Phone: (661) 252-1864
- President: Sharon Ahearn
- Website: claritacareercollege.com
- Type: Private For-Profit, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 256
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The Mission of Clarita Career College is to help each graduate secure a meaningful and rewarding career for the future through the provision of industry-current, skills-based, high quality instruction and excellent graduate services. Clarita Career College's philosophy is to provide a unique educational path that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction in health care or related business and legal industries. Our specialized programs are supported by a caring and concerned administration, qualified, experienced and certified instructors, the students, and future employers.
The school directs enrollees not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance, but also strives to nourish personal and professional growth. Clarita Career College believes that teaching the mastery of professional skills must be done in conjunction with the needs of an individual. We have an obligation to the student and potential employer in this community to produce competent graduates who can succeed in an ever-changing, richly diverse society.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 96% | 87% | 1% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,273 | $2,772 | $2,355 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.7% | 12.2% | 4.4% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 20 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 221 | 163 | 158 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $26,925 | - | - |
| Books and Supplies | $683 | - | - |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $1,182 | - | - |
| Other Expenses | $882 | - | - |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $882 | - | - |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $29,672 | - | - |
| Off Campus with Family | $28,490 | - | - |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $27,608 | 1,560 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Pharmacy Technician | $15,778 | 960 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | $14,842 | 920 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Massage Therapy | $12,471 | 720 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $12,390 | 720 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | $12,220 | 720 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Dental Assisting | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 65 |
| Massage Therapy | 42 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist | 2 |
| Pharmacy Technician | 38 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | 15 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 256 Undergraduate: 256
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 32 Female: 224
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 32 Female: 224
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 256 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 256 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 15 | 6% |
| American Indian | 3 | 1% |
| Black | 85 | 33% |
| Asian | 21 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 78 | 30% |
| White | 49 | 19% |
| Unknown | 5 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 60 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 49 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 28 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 38 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 27 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 12 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 17 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 3 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 20 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 77 | 54 | 23 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Primarily Instruction | 32 | 12 | 20 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 34 | 31 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 33 | 31 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 68%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 87%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
