Brookhaven College
Brookhaven College (BHC) is located in Farmers Branch, Texas. BHC is a community college that was established back in 1978. This school has continued to grow over the years and it now serves more than 11,000 students. There are many different credit and non-credit courses available at BHC. The school is capable of awarding students many associate’s degrees and certificates to improve their career prospects. This school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. BHC is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design as well.
The BHC nursing program offers students the chance to pursue associate’s degrees in nursing. The curriculum will include classroom lectures, skills lab experiences, and clinical experiences. All nursing students who graduate from this program will be ready to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Students from this nursing school have traditionally gone on to find great success in their field. The nursing program at BHC is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students13,286 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
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El Centro College
11 miles away |
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Mountain View College
14 miles away |
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Collin College
20 miles away |
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Tarrant County College District
30 miles away |
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North Central Texas College
51 miles away |
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Grayson College
55 miles away |
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Weatherford College
56 miles away |
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Navarro College
62 miles away |
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Hill College
65 miles away |
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Kiamichi Technology Center-Durant
75 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2005 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $59/credit | |
| In State Students | $111/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $174/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 | $2,655 | $4,995 | $7,830 |
| ADN | 70 | $4,130 | $7,770 | $12,180 |
| BSN | 125 | $7,375 | $13,875 | $21,750 |
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, 49% of Brookhaven 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 | 34% | $4,994 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,772 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,052 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9% | $4,391 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,516
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,888 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,777 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,880 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,408 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
13,286
Undergrads
0
Graduates
7,734
Women
5,552
Men
15%
Full-time
85%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
40% |
|
White |
24% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Asian |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.
