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The campus of Ross Medical Education Center is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 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 is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician.
Admission at Ross Medical Education Center is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 28% of those who applied in 2005.
In 2005, Ross Medical Education Center had 125 students enrolled (125 full-time equivalent). 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.
Ross Medical Education Center
2035 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
General Phone: (616) 243-3070
Admissions Phone: (616) 243-3070
Financial Aid Phone: (616) 243-3070
http://www.rossmedicaleducation.com
Ross Medical Education Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 117 | medical assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Ross Medical Education Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 117 | 1 |
In 2005, Ross Medical Education Center had a total enrollment of 125 students (125 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 3% |
| Women | 97% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 63% |
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 | 293 | 81 | 28% | 67 | 83% |
| Men | 8 | 2 | 25% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 285 | 79 | 28% | 65 | 82% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (616) 243-3070
Financial Aid:
Ross Medical Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2533601)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (616) 243-3070
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ross Medical Education Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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