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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 6 |
| Number of full time, female students | 8 |
| Total number of full time students | 14 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 93% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Tuition $3,500 per year for all students ($7,000 total) Books: Included in tuition Uniform & Shoes: Approximately $200.00 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. 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 |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Financial aid contact title | Program Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| 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 | 9 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 6 |
| Number of female applicants | 16 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4 |
| Total number of applicants | 25 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 10 |
| 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 Version 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 8 |
| Laboratory | 2 |
| Discussion | 8 |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Housing contact title | Program Director |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 815.971.5480 |
| Housing office website | Find more information on this website |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Bethany Preiss |
| Accessibility contact title | School of Radiography |
| Accessibility contact phone | 815.971.5480 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |