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Birthwise is in Bridgton, ME. Bridgton is a quiet rural area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Birthwise issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 31 students study at the school (in 2007). Birthwise is a largely female school.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Birthwise Midwifery School is a direct entry midwifery school committed to preserving and building on traditions of family centered natural childbirth through midwifery education and outreach."
More complete details are provided below.
Birthwise Midwifery School
24 South High Street
Bridgton, ME 04009-1110
General Phone: (207) 647-5968
http://www.birthwisemidwifery.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 7 | direct entry midwifery |
Number of programs and degrees for Birthwise in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 1 |
In 2007, Birthwise had a total enrollment of 31 students (30 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 35% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
Birthwise offers campus housing for 2 of its 30 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgton, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,100 |
| Room and board | $ 3,150 |
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Birthwise participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3612300)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Birthwise Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
Notable:
Open admission Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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