Provo College
Location and Contact Information
1450 W 820 NProvo, UT 84601
USA
Main Tel: (801) 818-8900
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Provo College in Utah, is a private college, specializing in imparting hands on, career oriented education to the students. Established in 1984 as the Dental Careers Institute, the college finally came to be known by its current name in 1989. The college has another campus at American Fork, Utah. Provo College offers associate’s degrees and diplomas for the students in a wide variety of areas such as dental assisting, graphic design, and physical therapist assistant. The college has the following academic divisions:
- School of Business
- School of Design and Technology
- School of Health and Wellness
- School of Healthcare
- School of Justice
Provo College offers the students with the facility of merit based scholarships such as Imagine America and Presidential scholarships, as well as institutional scholarships. The college also offers career counseling and placement services.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, office and administration, security and law enforcement, and design.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 13,977 |
Financial Aid
Provo College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 92% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 75% | $3,373 |
| Institutional Grant | 21% | $1,252 |
| Federal Grant | 66% | $3,363 |
| Pell Grant | 66% | $3,122 |
| Other Federal Grant | 31% | $512 |
| State or Local Grant | 1% | $3,537 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 89% | $9,622 |
| Federal Loan | 89% | $8,780 |
| Other Loan | 22% | $3,440 |
(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 Provo College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo School of Health Sciences | Rochester, MN | 299 |
| 2 | Long Island University-Westchester Campus | Purchase, NY | 248 |
| 3 | Globe University | Woodbury, MN | 771 |
| 4 | Fisk University | Nashville, TN | 726 |
| 5 | Mildred Elley School | Albany, NY | 533 |
| 6 | Kilian Community College | Sioux Falls, SD | 330 |
| 7 | Villa Maria College Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | 488 |
| 8 | Trinity International University | Davie, FL | 327 |
| 9 | Antioch University New England | Keene, NH | 842 |
| 10 | Duluth Business University | Dultuh, MN | 310 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 133 | 12 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 86 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 244 in 2009-2010 (542 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 8% 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
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Physical Therapist Assistant