| Type | Less than 2 year, Private |
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| Business Model | For Profit |
| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Continuous |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| On-time graduation rate | 50% |
Located in Visalia, California, Advanced Career Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.
One of the notable aspects of Advanced Career Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.
Advanced Career Institute is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Tuition & Fees
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
| Program Length | 2 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $5,995 |
| Books and Supplies | - |
| Total Cost | $5,995 |
Welding Technology/Welder
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $12,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $775 |
| Total Cost | $13,500 |
Average Net Price
The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Advanced Career Institute was $16,948. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.
Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.
| California's average | $10,382 |
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| National average | $17,367 |
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Advanced Career Institute during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Advanced Career Institute received on average $3,858 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Average Student Loans
In 2022, 25% of freshman students at Advanced Career Institute received $5,162 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.
Financial Aid By Income Level
Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 171Welding Technology/Welder
Transportation and Logistics
Total number of students graduated under this category 80Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 692 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 348 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 480 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
69.4%
Dropout Rate
Out of 692 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 107 students dropped out of the school.
15.5%
Still Enrolled
From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 105 students are still enrolled in the school.
15.2%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Advanced Career Institute is greatly skewed towards men students, with 91.5% of undergraduate students being men and 8.5% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 800, with 68 women and 732 men.
- men 91.5% 732 students
- women 8.5% 68 students
Students Age Diversity
- 25-29 20% 160 students
- 30-34 14% 116 students
- 22-24 13% 109 students
- 20-21 12% 101 students
- 40-49 12% 100 students
- 35-39 9% 75 students
- 50-64 8% 68 students
- 18-19 8% 63 students
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend/evening classes
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training