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Western Career College - San Jose
- 6201 San Ignacio
- San Jose, CA 95119
- OPEID College Code: 00974807
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- General Phone: (408) 360-0840
- President: Jeff Akens
- Website: www.westerncollege.com
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 462
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 117 | 434 | 551 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 117 (100%) | 434 (100%) | 551 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 105 (90%) | 374 (86%) | 479 (87%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 62% | 34% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,737 | $2,144 | $1,175 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.6% | 10.3% | 15.1% |
| Number in Default | 336 | 356 | 246 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,495 | 3,426 | 1,619 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $15,192 | $14,760 | $14,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $382 | $381 | $326 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $8,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $3,528 | $3,240 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,780 | $3,240 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $28,480 | $27,579 | $26,174 |
| Off Campus with Family | $19,462 | $18,921 | $17,606 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | $15,574 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
| Animal Health Technology, Veterinary Assistant | $29,236 | 63 Credit Hours | 22 Months |
| Dental Hygiene | $52,840 | 60 Credit Hours | 17 Months |
| Surgical Technology | $33,398 | 61 Credit Hours | 17 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $15,469 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
| Computer Graphics | $22,473 | 52 Credit Hours | 12 Months |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 462 Undergraduate: 462
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 84 Female: 378
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 84 Female: 378
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 462 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 462 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 6 | 1% |
| Black | 32 | 7% |
| Asian | 98 | 21% |
| Hispanic | 133 | 29% |
| White | 146 | 32% |
| Unknown | 47 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 47 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 71 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 104 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 98 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 51 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 33 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 47 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 6 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
Additional Information
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 84 | 55 | 29 |
| Faculty Status | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Primarily Instruction | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,755 (22) | $60,543 (7) | $63,787 (15) |
| Instructor | $62,755 (22) | $60,543 (7) | $63,787 (15) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,346 (22) | $49,536 (7) | $52,191 (15) |
| Instructor | $51,346 (22) | $49,536 (7) | $52,191 (15) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 60% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
