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Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale

Overview of Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale is located in Lauderdale Lakes, FL (a large suburb). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medicine and medical adminstration.

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Selectivity

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale had 394 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide an outstanding education in a supportive environment helping all students to succeed in their chosen careers. Furthermore, we are committed to graduating qualified professionals who can participate in the community's medical services and contribute to the health and well being of all those they serve."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale
4850 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Suite 200
Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33313
General Phone: (954) 587-7100
http://www.medvance.edu

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology133medical assistant, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech
Medical Administration62medical records tech
Nursing And Emergency Medicine54nursing assistant
Therapy And Counseling18massage therapy
Medicine12health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1634
Award of less than 1 academic year973
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years191

Student Body

In 2007, Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale had a total enrollment of 394 students (394 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men11%
Women89%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White9%
Black66%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Unknown13%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-195%
20-2111%
22-2418%
25-2925%
30-3414%
35-396%
40-4912%
50-647%
65+0%

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time68 %

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total31421568%16376%
Men342368%1878%
Women28019269%14576%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3480301)

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track514

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year5$49,21714$46,262
All faculty totalcalendar year5$49,21714$46,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale Female % of student body
% of degrees in medical adminstration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale % of degrees in medical adminstration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Medvance Institute Fort Lauderdale % of degrees in medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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