Allen College

1990 Heath St, Waterloo, IA 50703

http://www.allencollege.edu/

School Description

Provided by Allen College

Allen College is a private, co-educational regionally accredited post-secondary institution categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Special Focus Institution. Allen College sponsors four academic degree programs. The Associate of Science in Radiography (ASR) is a two-year degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is offered for pre- and post-licensure students seeking to start or advance a career in professional nursing. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers six tracks: family, acute care, adult/gerontological, and adult psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioner tracks; a nurse educator track; and a nurse leader track for nurses wishing to advance their careers. Students can complete a post-master’s certificate in each of these tracks. In fall 2009, Allen College will admit students to a new Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) degree program that will prepare clinical laboratory scientists and nuclear medical technologists. Students can complete a post-master’s certificate in each of these tracks. An RN to MSN track and a certificate in pain management are also offered.

Allen College educates and develops individuals as health care professionals who are committed to caring, excellence, and lifelong learning through educational and experiential programs and community service.

Allen College, based on a tradition of over 75 years of health care education excellence, is located on a beautiful campus in Waterloo, Iowa. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area combines the diversity of a large city with the friendliness of a small town. Residents value their high quality of life and strive to maintain it. The metro area offers a setting appropriate for every mood, from a leisurely walk along a nature trail to an exhilarating night at a concert.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
276
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,171
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Allen College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Health & Medical Services

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      • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
        A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Nursing See more schools with programs in Nursing
      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
        A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 97%
Other 2%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 97%
Out-of-State 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 7%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 11,171    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,378    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,468 36%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,544 61%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,800 24%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,849 91%  
Any Aid:
  91%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 73% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 19, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Allen College
Waterloo, IA 50703
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