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Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville was $18,109. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville net price calculator

$18,109

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Alabama and nationwide.

Alabama's average $15,805
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $18,109 $1,046 (5%) $18,204 $19,892 $20,091
2021 $19,155 $653 (4%) $19,116 $19,608 $18,924 $23,869
2020 $18,502 $1,219 (6%) $18,384 $19,620
2019 $19,721 $616 (3%) $19,552 $23,933
2018 $20,337 $1,874 (10%) $20,922 $24,529
2017 $18,463 $877 (5%) $18,349
2016 $19,340 -- $20,216 $17,588 $20,638 $23,318

How does Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville's $18,109 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Alabama colleges, that number is $15,805. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
New Beginning College of Cosmetology logo New Beginning College of Cosmetology
Albertville AL
Private $12,945 29% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 64 of freshman students at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville received on average $5,973 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,973
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 61% $5,432 $244,430
Other Federal Grant 47 64% $5,833 $274,158
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $2,500 $2,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 17 23% $239 $4,055
Total Grant & Scholarships 47 64% $5,973 $280,713

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville received $7,290 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,290
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 37 50% $7,290 $269,726
Private Loans 20 27% $10,337 $206,749
Total Loans 40 54% $11,912 $476,475

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$12,146
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 65

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 44 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Agriculture

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 92 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 24 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 61 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 92 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 31 students dropped out of the school.

33.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.6% of undergraduate students being women and 2.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 84, with 82 women and 2 men.

  • men 2.4% 2 students
  • women 97.6% 82 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 26% 22 students
  • 22-24 21% 18 students
  • 18-19 20% 17 students
  • 30-34 14% 12 students
  • 20-21 13% 11 students
  • 35-39 2% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Ross Medical Education Center-Huntsville offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes