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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago, IL · Suburb
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Graduation rate
49% typical
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Earnings 10 years on
$92,936 typical
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Acceptance rate
100% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is a private, graduate-only health sciences institution best known for its Chicago Medical School and the renowned Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, alongside strong programs in pharmacy and allied health professions. A national pioneer in interprofessional healthcare education, the university distinguishes itself through a collaborative model that requires students across all medical disciplines to learn and train together in teams. Campus life in North Chicago is close-knit, service-oriented, and intensely focused on clinical practice and biomedical research, offering students extensive hands-on experience through major regional partnerships like the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center.


Wikipedia:The Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a private graduate school in North Chicago, Illinois. It has more than 2,000 students in six schools: Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The university is named for famous DNA crystallographer Rosalind Franklin. Photo 51, an X-ray diffraction pattern of the B form of DNA, captured by Franklin in 1952, was pivotal in 20th-century history of biology. The image is depicted in the university's seal and logo.

Location
North Chicago, IL, 60064-3095 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
22 mi away
Outcomes
Debt
Middle 50% owe$4k–$8k
90th percentile$12,000

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Student Body
Who enrolls
Family income
$10,865
Age at entry
27.0

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Varsity sports

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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$86M
Full-time faculty
63%
Faculty salary
$11,896/mo
Teaching spend
$18,991
per student
Classification
Carnegie type
Special focus — medical schools & centers
Research activity
Research college or university
$12M research spending · 15 research doctorates a year

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