<h4 id="section---Pros"> Pros</h4> <ul><li>Tuition and fees are $2,011 less than average for national for-profit schools </li><li>Student cohort default rate is 4.6 percentage points less than average for all schools </li></ul><h4 id="section---Cons"> Cons</h4> <ul><li>Not nationally ranked </li><li>Graduation rate is 17 percentage points lower than the state average for for-profit schools </li></ul><h3 id="section---AboutAnthemCollege"> About Anthem College</h3> <p>The Chubb Institute was founded in 1970. It became part of a stable of schools operated by the Phoenix, Arizona-based High-Tech Institute in 2004. In 2008, the chain was re-christened Anthem Institute. Anthem Education Group began operation in 2009. In addition to the Phoenix campus of Anthem College, the group runs two other campuses of Anthem College, as well as the campuses of Anthem Institute, Anthem College Online, Morrison University, Bryman School of Arizona, Allied College and High-Tech Institute. </p> <p>The seven schools have a total of 22 locations in 14 states. Depending on the school, the Anthem Education Group offers diplomas, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees. Not all programs are available at every location. The Accrediting Council of Independent Schools and Colleges accredits Anthem College, which offers diplomas and associate's degrees in subjects like veterinary technology, massage therapy and health information management. </p> <p>According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the cost of tuition and fees at Anthem College - Phoenix was $13,049 in 2012-2013. This is less than the average yearly cost for for-profit schools, which College Board reported to be $15,090 in that year. Additionally, fewer graduates of Anthem College default on their students loans than average. The three-year cohort default rate was 8.8% at the school in 2009, which is less than the average of 13.4%. </p> <p>Forty-six percent of students who began their studies at Anthem College - Phoenix in 2006 graduated within 150% of 'normal time,' according to the NCES. According to College Board, 63% of students who attend for-profit schools in Arizona graduate within 150% of normal time. All students who apply are admitted due to Anthem College's open admissions policy. However, this university is not ranked by <i>U.S. News and World Report</i> or by the <i>Princeton Review</i>. </p> <h2 id="section---AdmissionsFinancialAidAtAnthemCollege"> Admissions &amp; Financial Aid at Anthem College</h2> <p>In order to apply for admission to Anthem College, you must be able to read, write and speak English fluently. As a potential student, you must submit a completed application form, your high school diploma or GED and an enrollment agreement. In addition to this, you'll need to achieve a passing score on an entrance assessment examination. You'll be required to complete an interview with an admissions representative. </p> <p>If you're applying for financial aid, you should submit a FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. A FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal grants and loans, such as Pell Grants, Academic Competitive Grants, Federal PLUS Loans and Stafford Loans, in addition to private loans from various agencies. The Institutional Loan Program of the Anthem Education Group also uses FAFSA in the decision-making process of granting low-or-no-interest loans. Other options to look into include tax credits for individuals who pay college tuition. They act as monetary incentives by reducing the amount of federal income tax you'll pay. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Application and Tuition Information </th><th /></tr> <tr><td> <i>Regular Application Deadline (2013-2014)</i> </td><td> Rolling*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Financial Aid Application Deadline (2013-2014)</i> </td><td> None*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Notification of Acceptance (2013-2014)</i> </td><td> Varies*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Application Fee (2012-2013)</i> </td><td> $20**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Acceptance Rate (2012-2013)</i> </td><td> 100%**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Tuition &amp; Fees (2012-2013)</i> </td><td> $13,049**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Average Grant or Scholarship Aid (2011-2012)</i> </td><td> $4,489**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Student Loan Default Rate (2009)</i> </td><td> 8.8%**</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---StudentLifeAtAnthemCollege"> Student Life at Anthem College</h2> <p>Because this is a technical school aimed primarily at professionals, there is little if any student life on campus. The point of the school is to train students to meet the needs of employers in today's job market. For this reason, don't expect athletics, student groups, newspapers, ROTC or any other traditional forms of campus life. Students don't live on campus, and Anthem College has one, small library. </p> <p>The Student Services Department of Anthem College is available to students as well as alumni. Tutoring services you may use as a student include one-on-one and group reviews of study materials, supplemental laboratory time and review classes prior to certification and licensure examinations. The Student Services Department also provides guidance in resume building, interview techniques and effective job searching. In addition to these services, you'll also receive notification of job openings that match your educational experience and professional training. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Student Life Info </th><th /></tr> <tr><td> <i>Campus Setting</i> </td><td> Urban setting/Large city*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Student Population (2012)</i> </td><td> 1,856**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Male-to-Female Student Ratio (2012)</i> </td><td> 20:80**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>% of Full Time Students (2012)</i> </td><td> 100%**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>% of In-state Students (2011)</i> </td><td> 98%**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Retention Rate (2011-2012)</i> </td><td> 68%**</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Campus Housing Available</i> </td><td> No*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Number of Libraries</i> </td><td> One*</td></tr> <tr><td> <i>Extracurricular Activities</i> </td><td> Few, if any*</td></tr> </table><p><i>Article Sources: *Anthem College, **NCES College Navigator, ***College Board.</i> </p> <h3 id="section---SchoolContactInfo"> School Contact Info</h3> <ul><li><i>Address:</i> Anthem College, Admissions, 1515 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ, 85014 </li><li><i>Phone:</i> (602) 279-9700</li></ul>