Empire College's mission is to place students in a positive, supportive educational environment that fosters self-esteem and provides them the opportunity to succeed. The focused, practical curricula and college environment are centered on students' employability, thereby addressing our added mission to supply employers with qualified graduates whose job skills and work ethic meet industry requirements.
Empire College, located in Santa Rosa, California, is a private college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. The College began in 1961 with its School of Business, which offers an alternative to the traditional two- or four-year college program. Programs are directed toward practical knowledge and career training designed to get graduates on the job in as short a time as possible in the following fields: accounting, information technology, legal, medical, office administration, and tourism/hospitality.
In 2006 Empire College was recognized by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as an Honor Roll Institution based on its academic excellence, job placement rates, student satisfaction, and community involvement.
In 2007 Empire College had the distinction of being recognized among 1350 educational institutions nationwide with the Career College Association's Community Service Award. The national award recognized the school's impressive record of outreach to local residents and non-profit agencies.
Empire College School of Law, founded in 1973, is a four-year, part-time program accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
Empire graduates comprise approximately 25 percent of the Sonoma County Bar and include members of the judiciary in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Merced counties. As a local resource, the School of Law has become an integral part of the legal community with many students becoming involved in the field as law clerks prior to graduation. This networking has been beneficial to their success in passing the Bar Examination, as well as finding employment in the North Bay legal community.
Empire College School of Law is proud to be among the top California Accredited Law Schools. Since opening in 1973, approximately 80 percent of Empire School of Law graduates who have taken the California Bar Exam have passed. Over the last five years, Empire School of Law has consistently achieved one of the highest pass rates for California Accredited Law Schools, including being ranked second in the state on the February 2004 exam.
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| Most Popular Programs | Program Cost | Est. Books and Supplies Cost | Program Length |
Medical/Clinical Assistant: |
$ 13,575 | $ 2,800 | 1250 hours |
Information Technology: |
$ 16,775 | $ 1,500 | 1500 hours |
Legal Assistant/Paralegal: |
$ 19,075 | $ 2,800 | 1750 hours |
Accounting: |
$ 18,975 | $ 2,700 | 1750 hours |
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: |
$ 13,575 | $ 2,900 | 1250 hours |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,450 | 36% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,800 | 3% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 500 | 3% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,625 | 58% | |
Any Aid: |
73% |
