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Ross Medical Education Center, Georgia

Overview of Ross Medical Education Center

The campus of Ross Medical Education Center is in Decatur, Georgia, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Ross Medical Education Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician.

Ross Medical Education Center Selectivity

Admission at Ross Medical Education Center is selective, not open to all who apply.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 53 students enrolled (53 full-time equivalent). Ross Medical Education Center has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Ross Medical Education Center are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The staff of Ross Medical Education Center believes our purpose is to make available to students quality training and student services necessary to undertake careers in the allied health fields. We are committed to assisting students in developing the vocational and personal skills needed to succeed in their chosen careers and in the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ross Medical Education Center

Ross Medical Education Center
2645 N Decatur Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
General Phone: (404) 377-5744
Admissions Phone: (404) 377-5744
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 377-5744
http://www.rossmedicaleducation.com

Ross Medical Education Center Programs and Degrees (2005)

Ross Medical Education Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology40medical assistant

Number of programs and degrees for Ross Medical Education Center in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year401

Student Body

In 2005, Ross Medical Education Center had a total enrollment of 53 students (53 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men5%
Women95%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White3%
Black95%
Hispanic2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
20-218%
22-2419%
25-2919%
30-3425%
35-3911%
40-4914%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia100%

Ross Medical Education Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating74%

Ross Medical Education Center Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Ross Medical Education Center Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1298465%7589%
Men5480%4100%
Women1248065%7189%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
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

Admissions Phone Number: (404) 377-5744

Ross Medical Education Center Degree Programs (2005)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant

Ross Medical Education Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ross Medical Education Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Ross Medical Education Center % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Ross Medical Education Center Female % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Ross Medical Education Center Minority % of student body
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Ross Medical Education Center % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career placement services

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