Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
1601 Sherman Avenue
Suite 200/300
Evanston, IL 60201
Suite 200/300
Evanston, IL 60201
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http://www.acupuncture.edu/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1979 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other Advanced Degrees |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Specialized accreditation | Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,853,114 |
| Campus size | In one building |
| County | Cook |
| School visit availability |
Clinic: MON-FRI, 1PM-5PM Classes: SAT, 9PM-6PM |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Dr. Kris LaPoint 773.975.1295 Liz Warkenton Admissions Director 800.593.2320 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 17 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 48 |
| Total enrollment | 65 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White | 43% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | Less than 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 95% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2019-2020 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 13-17 Credits |
| In-state tuition | $18,096 - $19,720 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,096 - $19,720 |
| Fees | $1,815 - $2,115 |
| Books and supplies | $1,700- $2,250 |
| Other required expenses |
$650 - BS/MS Oriental Medicine (Supplies) $500 - Acupuncture (Supplies) |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $12,324 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | Transportation Cost: $1,800 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Other UG cost information | Tuition Rates per course: $1,160 |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy |
http://www.acupuncture.edu/refund-policy/ Week 1 90% Week 2 80% Week 3 70% Week 4 60% Week 5 50% Week 6 50% Week 7 40% Week 8 0% |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Find more information on this website |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 13-17 Credits per year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Liz Hojan |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 800.593.2320 |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA package to school |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Ideally two months before starting |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2019-2020 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 77% |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2019-2020 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Liz Warkentin |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.975.1295 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 800.593.2320 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 6 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 6 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 6 |
| Number of female applicants | 13 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 13 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 13 |
| Total number of applicants | 19 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 19 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 19 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Postsecondary education | 60 college credits or an Associates Degree |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Admission is available | fall, winter, spring, summer |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $65 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
| Other application requirements information | High school completion plus two years of college to equal at least 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of credit |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 5 |
| Admission is available | Fall programmatic start date |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 21 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 18-20 |
| Laboratory | 6 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree |
Acupuncture program 166.20 credits, Oriental Medicine program 228.30 credits. |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree |
Acupuncture program 166.20 credits, Oriental Medicine program 228.30 credits. |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | For all students |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes, optional China internship |
| In these countries | China |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes 8 |
| Main library name | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine Library |
| Number of books and documents in libraries | 3,000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| School owns or operates housing | None available |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Health services other | No cost acupuncture treatment |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Other services other | Mandatory orientation every summer |
| Accessibility contact person | Chris Krajniak |
| Accessibility contact title | ADA Compliance Officer |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 262.770.1921 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | No |
| Women's center | No |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Career counseling | Yes, as part of Practice Management class |
| Placement assistance | Yes, informal |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 15 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 43 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 58 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 2 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 5 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 7 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 17 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 48 |
| Total number of graduate students | 65 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 17 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 48 |
| Total enrollment | 65 |