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Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville

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 18 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville 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-Knoxville 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-Knoxville 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville is reported to be 36%, 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, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville are 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.

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-Knoxville was $19,251. 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-Knoxville net price calculator

$19,251

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

Tennessee's average $14,439
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville 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 $19,251 $1,088 (6%) $19,103 $21,515 $24,661 $17,830
2021 $18,163 $289 (2%) $18,426 $20,482
2020 $18,452 $839 (4%) $18,815 $20,885 $20,805
2019 $19,291 $39 $19,254 $23,202 $23,202
2018 $19,252 $577 (3%) $18,759 $19,600
2017 $19,829 $1,358 (6%) $19,426
2016 $21,187 -- $21,187

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville 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, 70 of freshman students at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville received on average $5,793 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.

$5,793
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 49 67% $5,583 $273,564
Other Federal Grant 51 70% $5,678 $289,564
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 23 32% $256 $5,883
Total Grant & Scholarships 51 70% $5,793 $295,447

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 62% of freshman students at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville received $8,207 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,207
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 45 62% $8,207 $369,308
Private Loans 25 34% $7,101 $177,530
Total Loans 45 62% $12,152 $546,838

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.

$11,899
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 74

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 76 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 27 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).

80.3%

Dropout Rate

Out of 76 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

19.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.8% of undergraduate students being women and 2.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 92, with 90 women and 2 men.

  • men 2.2% 2 students
  • women 97.8% 90 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 26% 24 students
  • 20-21 18% 17 students
  • 22-24 17% 16 students
  • 18-19 14% 13 students
  • 30-34 9% 8 students
  • 35-39 9% 8 students
  • 40-49 4% 4 students
  • 50-64 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville 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