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Pinnacle Career Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Kansas City, Missouri, Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle 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.

Pinnacle Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pinnacle Career Institute is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Missouri state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Pinnacle Career Institute is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Missouri is 72%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pinnacle Career Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Pinnacle Career Institute are Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Program Length 8 months
Tuition and Fees $15,485
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $15,485

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $36,132
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $36,132

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 74 of freshman students at Pinnacle Career Institute received on average $4,399 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.

$4,399
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 386 65% $4,715 $1,819,835
Other Federal Grant 386 65% $4,796 $1,851,185
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 67 11% $1,325 $88,776
Total Grant & Scholarships 441 74% $4,399 $1,939,961

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pinnacle Career Institute students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pinnacle Career Institute students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

39.8%

  • asian 100.0% 3 students
  • African American 27.8% 30 students
  • white 52.6% 80 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 20 students

Service Offerings

Pinnacle Career Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pinnacle Career Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)