Mission Statement
American College of Technology is
dedicated to deliver high quality, innovative, affordable, and
accessible educational opportunities and services that focus on
skills and career building for students to become valued and
productive members of society.
Our commitment to the ACOT
Mission is demonstrated as we help students,
Develop new technical
skills and competencies.
Develop into lifelong
learners in order to stay
current with their career
competencies.
Develop potential career and
earning advancement
as their skills and knowledge are enhanced.
Consumer Information Disclosure
Name of Institution: American College of Technology
Office Addresses: 2300 Frederick Ave. St. Joseph, MO 64506
| Phone: 1-816-279-7000 |
Toll free: 1-800-908-9329 |
| Fax: 1-888-890-8190 |
Email: Admins@acot.edu |
Year Founded: 2001
First Accredited: January 2006
Next Scheduled Review: June 2015
Accreditation and Agency Contact Information:
- Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
- Accrediting Commission
- 1601 18th Street, N.E.
- Washington D.C. 20009-2529
- Phone: 202 234-5100
- www.detc.org/
State License and Contact Information:
- Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education
- 3515 Amazonas Dr.
- Jefferson City, MO 65109
- Tel: (573) 751-2361
- Fax: (573) 751-6635
- http://www.dhe.mo.gov/
Participation in Funding Programs:
Federal Financial Aid (Title IV)
Work Investment ACT (WIA) for displaced and dislocated workers.
Tuition Assistance is available to all Active Duty, Active Guard/Reserve, and military and civilian personnel of the Army National Guard, through the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES), which qualifies active duty military personnel for tuition reimbursement. www.dantes.doded.mil
American College of Technology is approved for Veterans' Educational Benefits.
Toll free: 1 800 827-1000 URL http://www.va.gov/
Programs Offered:
AAS - Associate of Applied Science: (120 weeks)
- Computer Programming and Systems Design
- Network Administration and Information Security
- Business Administration and Information Technology
- Web Development and Internet Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
Diploma Programs: (60 weeks)
- Computer Programming and Systems Design
- Network Administration and Information Security
- Business Administration and Information Technology
- Web Design and Development
- Health Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
Tuition:
Undergraduate: $249 per semester credit hour
Books, software, and shipping: $125 per course
Policies
View a list of our policies and regulations: acot.edu/policies
Success Indicators:
Average Course Completion Rates for Students: 90%
Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they:
- Achieved their learning goals: 99%
- Would recommend the college to a friend: 99%
- Were satisfied with their studies at this institution: 100%
Information current as of August 1, 2010
