- Pinnacle Career Institute is the right choice for practical career training in today's dynamic job market. We are more than 60 years strong in helping qualified students define success in their chosen field. We offer relevant career training in the medical, health & fitness, trades & technical, and alternative energy industries. Our instructors bring real world experience to the classroom to help you gain the skills that today's employers demand.
School Highlights
Pinnacle Career Institute serves 619 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,048
- Acceptance Rate: 79%
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pinnacle Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 68% over five years.
Pinnacle Career Institute
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1953
Total Faculty
15 staff
55 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pinnacle Career Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Pinnacle Career Institute diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
619 students
1,723 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
619 students
619 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
525 students
190 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
619 students
708 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
6%
% Black
24%
10%
% White
51%
57%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
94%
44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500
$29,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,048 is less than the state average of $16,692. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,048
$16,692
Tuition Notes
All textbooks and fees are included in the total cost of tuition for each program.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,243
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,399
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
79%
79%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Pinnacle Career Institute has been delivering quality educational programs since 1953 when it first opened its doors as Electronics Institute, a technical college in Missouri. Mr. Jeffrey C. Freeman and Scott F. Freeman purchased the school on June 2, 1992, and began the process of diversifying the programs available on the campus. With the addition of programs in Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Business Office Administrator and Medical Office Assistant, the school changed its name in September 2002 to more accurately reflect the diverse educational programs - Pinnacle Career Institute. As a vocational school, Pinnacle Career Institute has been adapting to the times and the needs of our students. To this end, we began offering Associate degrees in 1987 to better assist students in reaching their career goals. We offer two convenient campus locations (including one of the premier training colleges in Kansas City, MO and one of the best colleges in Lawrence, KS) and a unique online experience. Pinnacle Career Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at,http://www.pcitraining.edu/consumerinfo
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pinnacle Career Institute cost?
Pinnacle Career Institute's private state tuition is approximately $14,048.
What schools are Pinnacle Career Institute often compared to?
Pinnacle Career Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Concorde Career College-Kansas City, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Pinnacle Career Institute?
The acceptance rate of Pinnacle Career Institute is 79%, which is equal to the state average of 79%.
What is Pinnacle Career Institute's ranking?
Pinnacle Career Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Pinnacle Career Institute located?
Pinnacle Career Institute is located in the Fairlane neighborhood of Kansas City, MO.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pinnacle Career Institute is WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City (1.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City
Private for-profit
9140 Ward Pkwy Ste 100
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-9140
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 523-9140
1.0 miles
Enrollment: 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
12345 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
Overland Park, KS 66210
(913) 469-8500
8.3 miles
Enrollment: 18,743 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $3,090 Out-state tuition: $6,180 Minority enrollment: 37%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City
Private for-profit
4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 753-9920
Kansas City, MO 64129
(816) 753-9920
8.6 miles
Enrollment: 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Acceptance rate: 50% Minority enrollment: 53%
Concorde Career College-Kansas City
Private for-profit
930 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
Kansas City, MO 64114
(816) 531-5223
8.7 miles
Enrollment: 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 81%
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 604-1000
8.8 miles
Enrollment: 13,523 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,280 Out-state tuition: $6,900 Minority enrollment: 44%
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