Robert Morris University (RMU) is a private not-for-profit educational institution in the U.S. state of Illinois. It was formerly known as Robert Morris College. The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
In addition, the University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).
RMU's Chicago Campus Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). The Chicago Campus Nursing program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Achievements and Ranking Profile:
- Robert Morris University (Illinois) is ranked 61st among Regional Colleges (Midwest) by US News 2011.
- The Education Policy Institute recognized RMU for its high graduation rate.
- U.S. News & World Report has named RMU the most diverse university in the Midwest.
- The Chicago Tribune named Robert Morris University one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Chicago.
- Recognized as a national leader for providing degrees to women in computer studies (Community College Week).
- Named one of the top 200 colleges in the nation (Great Colleges for the Real World).
- Guide to Military Friendly Schools includes RMU as a top school for veterans.
- USA Today has recognized Robert Morris University for its sustainability efforts.
- Recognized as a Top 20 university for retention (Washington Monthly).
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.
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In addition, the University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The Medical Assisting Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).
RMU's Chicago Campus Surgical Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). The Chicago Campus Nursing program is accredited by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
Achievements and Ranking Profile:
- Robert Morris University (Illinois) is ranked 61st among Regional Colleges (Midwest) by US News 2011.
- The Education Policy Institute recognized RMU for its high graduation rate.
- U.S. News & World Report has named RMU the most diverse university in the Midwest.
- The Chicago Tribune named Robert Morris University one of the Top 100 Workplaces in Chicago.
- Recognized as a national leader for providing degrees to women in computer studies (Community College Week).
- Named one of the top 200 colleges in the nation (Great Colleges for the Real World).
- Guide to Military Friendly Schools includes RMU as a top school for veterans.
- USA Today has recognized Robert Morris University for its sustainability efforts.
- Recognized as a Top 20 university for retention (Washington Monthly).
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education named RMU a leader in awarding degrees.
* Next: Western Illinois University Rankings
