University Accreditation

Rosalind Franklin University was granted candidate status by the Higher Learning Commission in 1971 and achieved full accreditation at the doctoral level in 1980. For the past two years, RFUMS has been engaged in a process of self study addressing the Commission’s requirements and criteria for accreditation which culminated in a successful HLC Survey Visit in April of 2008.

On October 29, 2008, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools approved continued accreditation status for Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with no interim reports or other site visits required. The next scheduled comprehensive evaluation is expected in 2018-2019. 

Nurse Anesthesia Program Accreditation

The Nurse Anesthesia Program has been fully accredited by: Council on Accreditation (COA) of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, 222 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068-4001, Phone: 847-655-1169 since October, 2006. The next on-site accreditation visit is scheduled for 2022.  Link to the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational programs:  http://www.aana.com/aanaaffiliates/accreditation/Pages/default.aspx

Program Statistics

National Certification Exam Pass Rate for First Time Takers

	Class of 2009	Class of 2010	Class of 2011	Class of 2012
RFU Pass Rate	83%	90%	83%	100%
COA Preferred Pass Rate	81%	81%	not published	not published
COA Mandatory Threshold Pass Rate	72%	72%	not published	not published

National Certification Exam Pass Rate for Second and Third Time Takers

	Class of 2009	Class of 2010	Class of 2011	Class of 2012
RFU Pass Rate - first time exam takers	83%	90%	83%	100%
RFU Pass Rate – first and second time exam takers	100%	100%	92%	N/A
RFU Pass Rate -  first, second and third time exam takers	N/A	N/A	100%	N/A

Employment of Graduates Within Six Months of Graduation

	Class of 2009	Class of 2010	Class of 2011	Class of 2012
Employment Rate	100%	100%	83%*	100%

 *One student seeking employment in Nevada has now secured employment in Illinois; one student did not seek employment until after 6 months.

Program Attrition Rate 

	Class of 2009	Class of 2010	Class of 2011	Class of 2012
Attrition Rate	14%	16%	8%	4.8%