Gretna Career College
Location and Contact Information
1415 Whitney AveGretna, LA 70053
USA
Main Tel: (504) 366-5409
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Gretna Career College, founded in 1991, was originally known as Nick Randazzo Vocational Training Institute. It became Gretna Career College, GCC, in 2000. Located in Gretna, Louisiana, GCC helps its students to become successful and competent professionals in their chosen field. It grants associate’s degrees in medical office administration, and administrative medical assistance. Diploma and certificate programs are also offered in nursing assistance/ home health aid, business computer, auto collision repair technology, and medical computers/ billing specialization.
Eligible students of Gretna Career College are entitled to receive financial aid including federal grants, direct loans, veteran’s benefits, and private educational loans. Placement assistance services are also provided to all graduates.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Differs by program.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Gretna Career College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $3,797 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 99% | $3,746 |
| Pell Grant | 99% | $3,628 |
| Other Federal Grant | 44% | $265 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $503 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 87% | $7,461 |
| Federal Loan | 87% | $7,461 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Gretna Career College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiwassee College | Madisonville, TN | 116 |
| 2 | Texas College | Tyler, TX | 736 |
| 3 | Palau Community College | Koror, PW | 502 |
| 4 | Ranger College | Ranger, TX | 894 |
| 5 | Rochester College | Rochester Hills, MI | 901 |
| 6 | Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 271 |
| 7 | Philander Smith College | Little Rock, AR | 587 |
| 8 | Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL | 184 |
| 9 | Pratt Community College | Pratt, KS | 1,622 |
| 10 | Fort Scott Community College | Fort Scott, KS | 1,739 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 115 | 4 |
| Associate | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 103 in 2009-2010 (256 full-time equivalent).
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
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