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National Polytechnic College

6630 Telegraph Road, Commerce, CA 90040

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 03910400
  • Director: David Maddahi
  • Fax: (323) 728-0952
  • Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Continuous
  • Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 311

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History
National Polytechnic College (NPC) was founded in 1996 by David Maddahi. NPC offers programs for the profession of Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Computerized Accounting.

 

As an immigrant himself, Mr. Maddahi understands the challenges of language and cultural difference in attaining the American Dream. He sees the potential in people who may feel they have no hope, no future, and most importantly no help. In National Polytechnic College, a bilingual institution, he has created a school that provides them with the support necessary to attain a career and bridge to a better future.

 

NPC provides its students with the wherewithal to succeed in the fields of Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy and Computerized Accounting. NPC consistently achieves greater than 85% placement of their students, because they offer more than just a course; NPC provides the motivation, empowerment, and life skills necessary to become successful.

 

Objectives
  • Providing our students a quality education by focusing on the importance of labor market trends, technology advancement, and educational material updates
  • Establishing a comfortable and pristine educational environment by providing students spacious classrooms with up-to-date equipment, realistic work environment settings, beautiful interior design, and areas for relaxing
  • Hiring the most qualified administrative staff and educational instructors with the proper work experience and educational backgrounds along with continuous workshops and training to better support the needs of students
  • Having the needed institutional departments fully staffed along with knowledge of outside reinforcements for students during their educational (and career search) experience at NPC--Admissions, Student Service, Financial Aid, and Placement Services
  • Encouraging outside clinics, employer visits, evaluation of classrooms and teaching methods, Advisory Boards for curriculum enrichment and growth to better prepare students in a competitive labor market.

 

Accreditations
National Polytechnic College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
 

Student Services Offered

  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available

Website:

www.npcollege.edu

Mission Statement

National Polytechnic College's mission is to provide quality and affordable allied health education in order to meet this need.

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Accreditation

  • Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Facilities and Programs Offered

  • Library Available

College Carnegie Classifications


    None Available

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact National Polytechnic College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Health and Clinical Professions

 Certificate
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree34
Massage Therapy Degree45
Medical Office Administration Degree15
Ultrasound Technician Degree7
Medical Assistant Degree95

Interdisciplinary Studies

 Certificate
Accounting and Computer Science Degree17

Security and Protective Services

 Certificate
Law Enforcement Administration Degree18

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Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Reviewed on: April 22, 2013 Flag Review
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  • I took the Ultrasound program at this school only to find out that the school is not accredited. Please be aware, this school sucks! Look up the director of the school...
  • Reviewed on: August 20, 2012 Flag Review
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  • THIS SCHOOL IS A FRAUD! I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL TO ANYONE! DON'T WAIST YOUR TIME AND ESPECIALLY YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY! I WASTED 2 YEARS OF MY LIFE AND AM NOW SUCK WITH A HUGE LOAN BECAUSE I WAS PROMISED A JOB AND WAS JUST GIVEN STUPID WEBSITES TO LOOK FOR A JOB MYSELF! THEN WHATS THE WHOLE POINT OF JOB PLACEMENT!

Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

The National Polytechnic College admissions office phone number is (866) 672-8433. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

College Credits Accepted

None Available

Considerations for Admission

  • Open Admission Policy
    • - Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 311

    • - Undergraduate: 311

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 73

    - Female: 237

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 73

    - Female: 237

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.3 : 1

Student Attendance

  • Total Student Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 310

    - Part-Time: 0

  • Undergraduate Attendance

    • - Full-Time: 310

    - Part-Time: 0

Student Race Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien52%
American Indian--
Black10.3%
Asian--
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander--
Hispanic29896%
White52%
Unknown20.6%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Ages 18-198628%
Ages 20-214916%
Ages 22-244314%
Ages 25-293010%
Ages 30-34237%
Ages 35-39279%
Ages 40-493311%
Ages 50-65186%
Age Over 6510.3%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 82%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students72%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male77%
Female70%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien73%
Asian100%
Hispanic72%
White67%
Unknown-

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees for the Largest Programs Offered

The table below details the programs offered with the highest student enrollment. The details include tuition, fees, contact/credit hours, and the average time it takes for students to complete each program.

 Tuition and FeesAvg Program Completion
Ultrasound Technician

97 Credit Hours

$36,94024 Months
Accounting and Computer Science

40 Credit Hours

$15,6958 Months
Law Enforcement Administration

44 Credit Hours

$15,4758 Months
Dental Services and Allied Professions

39 Credit Hours

$15,2458 Months
Medical Office Administration

34 Credit Hours

$15,2908 Months
Massage Therapy

32 Credit Hours

$15,2658 Months

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending National Polytechnic College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.npcollege.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$1,081$967$2,892
$0 - $30,000$992$1,253$3,081
$30,000 - $48,000$300$2,630$2,340
$48,001 - $75,000$3,250$2,482$3,169
$75,001 - $110,000$5,838$5,646$6,344

Breakdown of Expenses: Ultrasound Technician

The tables represent a breakdown of the tuition, fees, housing, and other expenses for students enrolled in the Ultrasound Technician program at National Polytechnic College over the past several years.

2011-122010-112009-10
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees$35,540$14,200$13,700
Books and Supplies$1,400$550$300
2011-122010-112009-10
Off Campus Housing Expenses
Room and Board$11,592$11,712$11,568
Other Expenses$2,856$2,568$2,784
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,216$2,880$3,120
2011-122010-112009-10
Total Expenses
Off Campus$51,388$29,030$28,352
Off Campus with Family$40,156$17,630$17,120

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The National Polytechnic College financial aid office phone number is (323) 728-9636. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid24287%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid23083%$4,507
All Federal Grants23083%$4,507
Pell Grants22380%$4,510
Other Federal Grants18667%$166
All Student Loans23585%$8,225
Federal Student Loans23585%$8,225

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)12.3%29.5%31.1%
Number in Default141814
Number in Repayment1136145

Crime & Safety

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Robbery-1-
Vehicle Theft11-

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees513714
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service211011
Primarily Instruction211011
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2020-
Other Professionals532
Technical and/or Paraprofessional541
Clerical And Secretarial321
Service and/or Maintenance22-
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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