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Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

North Chicago, IL · Suburb
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois, is a premier graduate-only institution renowned for its pioneering focus on interprofessional healthcare education and its highly competitive programs, particularly within the Chicago Medical School, the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, and the College of Health Professions. The campus culture is uniquely collaborative and team-oriented, preparing students for the future of medicine by having different healthcare disciplines learn, study, and train side-by-side. A key distinctive feature of the university is its state-of-the-art Rothstein Warden Centennial Learning Center, which offers advanced simulation technology and virtual reality labs for immersive, hands-on clinical practice. Additionally, the university honors the legacy of its namesake, DNA pioneer Rosalind Franklin, by actively involving students in cutting-edge biomedical research through its on-campus Innovation and Research Park.


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
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
22 mi away
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Outcomes
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,000$8,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$12,000

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Student Body
Median family income
$10,865
Avg age at entry
27.0

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Institutional
Endowment
$86M
Classification
Special Focus (Engineering)
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$11,896/mo
Instructional spend/student
$18,991

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