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Rosalind Franklin University is found in North Chicago, Illinois. 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, medical assistant and technician, and therapy and counseling.
Admission to Rosalind Franklin University is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Rosalind Franklin University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,691 in 2005 at Rosalind Franklin University.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To serve the nation through the education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving the health of it's people."
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
Admissions Phone: (847) 578-3205
Financial Aid Phone: (847) 578-3216
http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu
Rosalind Franklin University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 253 | medicine, podiatry, neuroscience |
| Science | 103 | physiology, pathology, biophysics, microbiology, molecular pharmacology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, biology, ... |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 61 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 49 | physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | dietitian |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health and medical administrative, health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Rosalind Franklin University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 249 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 181 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 51 | 10 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 3 |
In 2005, Rosalind Franklin University had a total enrollment of 1,691 students (1,591 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 0% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| First Professional | 63% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 29% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 35% |
| 25-29 | 45% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Rosalind Franklin University offers campus housing for 240 of its 1,591 (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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (847) 578-3205
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 7,875 |
Financial Aid:
Rosalind Franklin University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 165900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (847) 578-3216
Rosalind Franklin University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 26 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 42 | $169,473 | 9 | $126,089 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 33 | $99,904 | 19 | $105,067 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $66,309 | 18 | $68,107 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $56,671 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 89 | $127,311 | 52 | $90,497 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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