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The campus of Ross Medical Education Center is in West Palm Beach, Florida, 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.
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 47% of those who applied in 2005.
In 2005, Ross Medical Education Center had 87 students enrolled (87 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. 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
2601 S Military Trail, Suite 29
West Palm Beach, FL 33415-9141
General Phone: (561) 433-1288
Admissions Phone: (561) 433-1288
Financial Aid Phone: (561) 433-1288
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 Assistant And Technician | 73 | 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 | 73 | 1 |
In 2005, Ross Medical Education Center had a total enrollment of 87 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 71% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of West Palm Beach, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 70 | 47% | 40 | 57% |
| Women | 143 | 70 | 49% | 40 | 57% |
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: (561) 433-1288
Financial Aid:
Ross Medical Education Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2180102)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (561) 433-1288
(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 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
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