Anna Maria College
Anna Maria College is a private institution in Paxton, Massachusetts with a low 11:1 student to faculty ratio. The college is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. The Sisters of Saint Anne founded the college in 1946. The original campus was in Marlborough and then moved to its current location in 1952. It now sits on 192 acres of land in Paxton. The college offers 35 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs to the 1,500 students that enroll each year. Along with on-campus classes, the college offers several online courses, including the RN to BSN nursing degree program.
Anna Maria College offers three BSN programs that were accredited by the ACEN in 1989. Traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs are available. The college also offers an MSN program and is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. As part of the religious affiliation, the college places a focus on spirituality in nursing that is included throughout the curriculum. The BSN programs have a foundation in liberal arts courses. Upon completion of the prerequisite courses, students begin the core nursing curriculum. The nursing students are responsible for arranging clinical experiences at local clinics.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students1,445 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 4 | 74 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2008 - 08/17/2012 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
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).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $40 |
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 | $1,450/credit | |
In State Students | $1,450/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,450/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $585/credit | |
In State Students | $585/credit | |
Out of State Students | $585/credit |
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 | $65,250 | $65,250 | $65,250 |
ADN | 70 | $101,500 | $101,500 | $101,500 |
BSN | 125 | $181,250 | $181,250 | $181,250 |
FNP | 50 | $29,250 | $29,250 | $29,250 |
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 Anna Maria College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 57% | $4,690 |
Other Federal Grant | 40% | $526 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $2,099 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $21,217 |
Federal Student Loans | 93% | $5,752 |
Private Loans | 27% | $14,537 |
$24,242
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,576 |
$30,001 to $48,000$21,316 |
$48,001 to $75,000$24,034 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,852 |
Over $110,000$30,030 |
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Student Population
1,120
Undergrads
325
Graduates
784
Women
661
Men
65%
Full-time
35%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
63% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.