Mercyhealth Hospital School of Radiology
2400 North Rockton Avenue
Rockford, IL 61103
Rockford, IL 61103
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https://mercyhealthsystem.org/program/school-of-radiography/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 815.971.5480 |
| Request more information | |
| Other sites |
The classroom is currently located at 2350 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 Current clinical sites include JBH Riverside (8201 E. Riverside, Rockford, IL 61114), Roscoe Clinic (5000 Prairie Rose Dr, Roscoe, IL 61073), Perryville Clinic (3401 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61114). Additional clinical locations could be added in the future. Possible sites include Crystal Lake IL, Beloit and Walworth WI. |
| Contact person name | Bethany Preiss, M.S.,R.T. (R) |
| Contact person title |
Program Director School of Radiography |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 8159715480 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Allied Health |
| Date founded | 1949 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate |
| School accreditation | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 150,115 |
| Public transportation to campus | Public transportation available |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking |
| County | Winnebago |
| School visit availability | Radiography: 8:00 am-11:00 am, Monday-Friday by appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Bethany Preiss School of Radiography 815.971.5480 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, male students | 3 |
| Number of full time, female students | 16 |
| Total number of full time students | 19 |
| Number of part time, male students | 0 |
| Number of part time, female students | 0 |
| Total number of part-time students | 0 |
| Total number of male students | 0 |
| Total number of female students | 0 |
| Total number of students | 19 |
| Black | Less than 1% |
| White | Less than 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 out of state | 5% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 90% |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
TEAS entrance exam $120 Tuition: $3,500 per year for all students ($7,000 total) Books: Included in tuition Uniform & Shoes: Approximately $200-$300 Technology fee $150 one-time fee due 2 weeks prior to first clinical rotation. Students are responsible for the costs associated with required physical, drug screen and immunizations. The didactic portion of the program requires a *computer, tablet, or digital device for class (cell phone not permitted), personal email address, and internet access for CANVAS course information. Free WIFI available at Mercyhealth locations. *Chromebook not recommended due to compatibility issues. Students are required to attend the Radiologic Society of Northern America (RSNA) conference in Chicago during their second year. Students are responsible for any non-funded expenses for the trip. This could include the entire cost of the trip. This would include all registration, transportation, food, beverage, and hotel if applicable. A discounted student registration rate for RSNA is available through the Mercyhealth School of Radiography. See program director for details. Registry Exam fee $250 (USD) due approximately 3 months prior to graduation. Paid directly to the ARRT. |
| Tuition refund policy |
If a student officially withdraws or is dismissed from the school, the student is entitled to a refund according to the schedule below: During the first five days of the semester: 75% Days six to ten of the semester: 50% Days eleven to fifteen of the semester: 25% After day sixteen of the semester: No Refund |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Financial aid contact title | Program Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Other need-based scholarship information | The development foundation awards scholarships to enrolled students based on need. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Admissions contact title | School of Radiography |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 815.971.5480 |
| For incoming students | Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 4 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 2 |
| Number of female applicants | 36 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 7 |
| Total number of applicants | 40 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 9 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Postsecondary education | Associate degree or higher is required |
| Other education requirements for admission | An associate degree or higher is required. The following couses must be taken in that associate degree or in addition to that associate degree. The six pre-req courses that are required at the college level are Introduction to Psychology, English Composition, Math 100 level or above, Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and Introduction to Computers. |
| Admission is available | Late June/Early July of each year |
| Application deadline | Radiography: March 31 |
| Application fee | $0 |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Required exams | TEAS exam |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Katelyn Maples |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Clinical Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar | Academic calendar/semester |
| Grading system | A-100-94, B-93-87, C-86-80, F-79 and below |
| Number of faculty on campus | 2 |
| Student faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 8 |
| Laboratory | 2 |
| Discussion | 8 |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Housing contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Housing contact title | Program Director |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Housing office website | NA. |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Academic advising | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Accessibility contact title | School of Radiography |
| Accessibility contact phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 0 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Career contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Career contact title | Program Director |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 100% |
| Career counseling | Yes |