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The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science was founded as the Chicago Hospital-College of Medicine in 1912. The Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine merged with the university in 2002 and the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science was given its present name in 2004. The campus of RFUMS is spread across 50 acres of land in North Chicago, Illinois.
The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science offers a bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programs in the fields of healthcare education and inter-professional medical. The university is comprised of the following academic divisions:
Students of RFUMS are involved in various clubs and organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Medical Student Association, the International Health Interest Group, the Illinois Podiatric Medical Students’ Association and the Emergency Medicine Interest Group. The athletics department of the university fields teams in indoor soccer, indoor volleyball, basketball, table tennis and rock climbing.
Rosalind Franklin University is found in North Chicago, IL. North Chicago is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Rosalind Franklin University.
The school is known for its programs in medicine, science, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to Rosalind Franklin University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rosalind Franklin University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,729 in 2007-2008 at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Rosalind Franklin University Of Medicine And Science
3333 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
General Phone: (847) 578-3000
http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 274 | medicine, podiatry, neuroscience |
| Science | 100 | biological and biomedical sciences, pathology, biophysics, molecular pharmacology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, cell biology and anatomy, microbiology, physiology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 83 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 32 | dietitian |
| Medical Administration | 26 | health care administration, health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Rosalind Franklin University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 271 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 230 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 61 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Rosalind Franklin University had a total enrollment of 1,729 students (573 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 0% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 64% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 26% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 39% |
| 25-29 | 47% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Rosalind Franklin University offers campus housing for 240 of its 573 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Chicago, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 8,522 |
Financial Aid:
Rosalind Franklin University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165900)
Rosalind Franklin University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 37 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 8 |
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 | 3 | $140,353 | 4 | $155,570 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $111,828 | 5 | $93,432 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $85,254 | 14 | $79,930 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $66,256 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $112,413 | 27 | $91,610 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
SCIENCE
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Cell Biology and Anatomy
Microbiology, General
Molecular Pharmacology
Pathology/Experimental Pathology
Physiology, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rosalind Franklin University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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