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Midstate College orignated as a small commercial school which opened in 1857 in Peoria. Another similar school was opened in 1865, and these two schools merged in 1868. In 1888, the merged entity was named Brown’s Business College of Commerce after the owner George W. Brown. The school was named Midstate College of Commerce in 1960 after changing hands several times. The college was renamed Midstate College in 1970.
Midstate College has been one of the leading institutions in the region to provide professional training and education for more than 120 years. Undergraduate programs offered by Midstate College include accounting, allied health, business administration, judicial reporting, paralegal services, real time reporting and health information. The college also offers online courses.
Midstate College can be found in Peoria, IL (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Midstate College.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management and office and administration.
Midstate College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 641 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Midstate College, often seeking career changing education. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Midstate College attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Midstate College
411 W Northmoor Road
Peoria, IL 61614-3595
General Phone: (309) 692-4092
http://www.midstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 52 | business management, accounting, accounting technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 38 | medical assistant, medical coding |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical records tech, health care administration, medical transcription |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant, court reporting, legal support |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science, information science, computer and media applications, web design, computer networking |
| Office And Administration | 10 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Midstate College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 79 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 26 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Midstate College had a total enrollment of 641 students (533 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 66% |
| Part-Time | 34% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 28% |
| 30-34 | 20% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Peoria, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 37 | 74% | 35 | 95% |
| Men | 12 | 11 | 92% | 10 | 91% |
| Women | 38 | 26 | 68% | 25 | 96% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,985 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,985 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Midstate College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 456800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 10 | $40,512 | 13 | $43,420 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $40,512 | 13 | $43,420 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Midstate College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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