Baptist Health College-Little Rock
Baptist Health College-Little Rock is one of the three private, not-for-profit 2-year colleges in Arkansas. The campus is located in an urban area, in Little Rock.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 676 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 7 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 4 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 58%). Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Baptist Health College-Little Rock's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,427, and fees were $1,440. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,427 and $1,440 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students676 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Baptist |
| Level2-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
Nursing Programs
The LPN Program at Baptist Health Schools is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the program is approved by Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
The program offers extensive clinical experience. The program is 2 semesters in length with classes beginning in January and in July.
Admission requirements for this program are:
- High school Diploma or GED
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- ACT composite score (taken in the last ten years)
The application deadline for enrollment in January is the 1st of the preceding December and for classes beginning in July the deadline for completed applications is the 1st of June.
Accepted students will be required to attend classes four days a week although a limited number of qualified students may be allowed to cover a portion of the curriculum through web-based instruction.
Graduates from the Practical Nursing Program are eligible to apply to sit for the State Board Licensure exam.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 195 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 86 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 592 miles radius of Baptist Health College-Little Rock
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Jefferson Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
42 miles away |
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St John's Regional Health Center - School of Radiologic Technology
177 miles away |
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Texas County Technical College
180 miles away |
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Bolivar Technical College
208 miles away |
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Baton Rouge General Medical Center-School of Nursing
303 miles away |
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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
423 miles away |
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Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
496 miles away |
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Covenant School of Nursing and Allied Health
547 miles away |
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Ancilla College
559 miles away |
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Springfield Regional School of Nursing
592 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools 03/31/2008 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs ACEN 06/01/1981 - 07/01/2016 |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 01/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
69%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $352/credit | |
| In State Students | $352/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $352/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $15,840 | $15,840 | $15,840 |
| ADN | 70 | $24,640 | $24,640 | $24,640 |
| BSN | 125 | $44,000 | $44,000 | $44,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Baptist Health College-Little Rock's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 50% | $1,250 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $219 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $300 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 50% | $583 |
| Federal Student Loans | 50% | $917 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $2,750 |
$19,398
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,944 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,177 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,502 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
676
Undergrads
0
Graduates
578
Women
98
Men
91%
Full-time
9%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arkansas state board of nursing.
