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The campus of Ross Medical Education Center is in Grand Rapids, MI, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Ross Medical Education Center include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size.
Admission at Ross Medical Education Center is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 29% of those who applied in 2007.
In 2007, Ross Medical Education Center had 172 students enrolled (172 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school 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. The objectives to fulfill the mission of Ross Medical Education Center are:
-To prepare the graduate for entry-level positions in a physician's office, clinic, or other medical setting.
-To provide a program that focuses on both the clinical and the administrative aspects of medical assisting.
-To maintain current industry standards and practices.
-To ensure that faculty have the necessary and relevant work experience and educational preparation for effective program delivery.
-To maintain a high level of employer and graduate satisfaction by providing active and ongoing career development services."
More complete details are provided below.
Ross Medical Education Center
3777 Sparks Drive SE Suite 125
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
http://www.rossmedicaleducation.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 133 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Ross Medical Education Center in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 133 | 1 |
In 2007, Ross Medical Education Center had a total enrollment of 172 students (172 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Grand Rapids, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 363 | 104 | 29% | 91 | 88% |
| Men | 20 | 6 | 30% | 3 | 50% |
| Women | 343 | 98 | 29% | 88 | 90% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not 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) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Ross Medical Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2533601)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ross Medical Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
Notable:
Career services On-campus library
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