Ross Medical Education Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is a private for-profit trade school in Portage, Michigan, enrolling about 124 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 61.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,060 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,920 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 124 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.84%
- First-Generation Students: 52.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 234
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage: what the data shows
Common questions about Ross Medical Education Center-Portage, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is located in Portage, MI (ZIP 49002-2813).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage public or private?
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Ross Medical Education Center-Portage cost?
Average net price after aid: $19,920.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,996 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,720 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,610 |
How big is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
Total enrollment: 124 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 234 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
150%-time completion rate: 61.84%.
First-year retention: 54.0%.
What do graduates of Ross Medical Education Center-Portage earn?
Median earnings: $26,485 six years after entry; $30,060 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
54.13% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (49 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (35 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (15 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.84%; median earnings $30,060 at 10 years; net price $19,920. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,920
2024 Value
In 2024 Ross Medical Education Center-Portage had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,920.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$79,680 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,920 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
49.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | — | — | $19,177 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,407 |
| 2019 | — | — | $19,482 |
| 2020 | — | — | $17,963 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,328 |
| 2022 | — | — | $19,515 |
| 2023 | — | — | $22,788 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage reported total enrollment of about 124 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (41.9%), Black or African American (35.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). About 54.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage in 2024 is 124 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 234 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 41.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.37% 100% Completion Time
61.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.37% of students graduating from Ross Medical Education Center-Portage completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 2% male / 98% female
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 11% male / 89% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$30,060 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.60% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
277.26% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 49 completions
2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 35 completions
3. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 15 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 13 completions
Most popular programs at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,872
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is a private for-profit institution located in Portage, MI. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 124 students. Student body composition includes White (41.9%), Black or African American (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (10.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 61.84%. Approximately 54.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Portage, MI 49002-2813
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage located?
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is located in Portage, MI.
How much does Ross Medical Education Center-Portage cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $19,920 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage reports undergraduate enrollment of about 234 students, White (41.9%), Black or African American (35.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
About 52.7% of students at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ross Medical Education Center-Portage earn?
Median earnings are $26,485 six years after entry and $30,060 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ross Medical Education Center-Portage?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ross Medical Education Center-Portage students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage public or private?
Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is a private for-profit institution located in Portage, MI.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage an HBCU?
No. Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage a tribal college?
No. Ross Medical Education Center-Portage is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ross Medical Education Center-Portage does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.5%).
Is Ross Medical Education Center-Portage religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ross Medical Education Center-Portage in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.