Springfield, MO is home to Forest Institute. Springfield is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Forest Institute go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Forest Institute has 221 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Forest Institute Of Professional Psychology
2885 W Battlefield Rd
Springfield, MO 65807
General Phone: (417) 823-3477
http://www.forest.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 52 | clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling psychology |
Number of programs and degrees for Forest Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 38 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Forest Institute had a total enrollment of 221 students (167 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| (Foreign Students) | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 38% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Forest Institute offers campus housing for 24 of its 167 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 6,120 |
Financial Aid:
Forest Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2164200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $71,174 | 3 | $67,556 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,870 | 3 | $56,007 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $68,337 | 7 | $63,013 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Forest Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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