Ross Medical Education Center-Portage
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Portage, MI. It offers 4 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is Medical/Clinical Assistant and the 2025 tuition and fees is $16,297. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant programs ($16,239). The length of the program is 45 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 4 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,297 | - | 45 Hours | 8 Months | $16,239 |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | $1,355 | - | 76 Hours | 1 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $15,990 | - | 51 Hours | 9 Months | $16,730 |
| 4 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $14,507 | - | 67 Hours | 9 Months | $20,397 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 124 students attended Ross Medical Education Center-Portage in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 2 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 3 (full-time) and 7 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is 62% and the retention rate is 54% at the school.
| Student Population | 124 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Number of Faculty | 9 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is $16,297
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
56% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,567 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,297 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | - |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $7,620 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $6,780 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,567 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage offers 4 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 112 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 77 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 112 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 112 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 35 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 77 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 35 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 35 |
| Total | 35 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ✕ | 15 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 62 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 13 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 49 |
| Total | 77 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 124 students have enrolled into Ross Medical Education Center-Portage. By gender, 11 male and 113 female students are attending the school.
There are 52 White (41.94%), 44 Black/African American (35.48%), 13 Hispanic (10.48%), 2 Asian (1.61%), and 26 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 11 | 113 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 44 | 2 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 1 | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 52 | 6 | 46 |
| Two More | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Un-Known | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 5177 West Main Street, Suite A, Portage, MI
- 269-601-7151
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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