Cardinal Stritch University
Cardinal Stritch University is one of the 33 private 4-year, not-for-profit colleges in Wisconsin. Its campus is small in size and located in a suburb in Milwaukee. The institution offers both undergrad and graduate degree programs.
In the 2017 fall enrollment, 142 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 109 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%).
Every year 45% of students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their respective studies.
Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Campus SizeSmall |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
Nursing Programs Offered
The Cardinal Stritch University ADN program is intended to equip students with practical nursing abilities.
The program is intended to offer a large range of clinical practice in different health care setting and hospitals including sites such as St. Joseph’s Hospital, Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Agape Community Center, Sinai-Samaritan Medical Center, Oak Creek Health Department and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.
The program takes 70 credit hours to complete with 32 credits of general requirement courses and 38 credits of nursing courses.
Admission Requirements:
- Complete the application for admission
- Submit High school transcripts or GED equivalency certificate (Cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher)
- ACT or SAT scores (for applicants applying directly out of high school)
- NLN-Pre Admission Examination for Registered Nurses
- ASSET Test for University placement in Math, English and Reading
- Copy of CNA certification
The application deadline for enrollment in the fall semester is the 1 of March and the 1st of October for spring enrollment. All applicants will be notified by writing regarding the decision reached by the program as to their application.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 7 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1953 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1983 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/2008 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/05/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 03/05/2003 - Current |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 906 to 1163 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
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 Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| 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 | $900/credit | |
| In State Students | $900/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $900/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $782/credit | |
| In State Students | $782/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $782/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 | $40,500 | $40,500 | $40,500 |
| ADN | 70 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $63,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $112,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $39,100 | $39,100 | $39,100 |
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, 99% of Cardinal Stritch University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,831 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,776 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $3,060 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $18,998 |
| Federal Student Loans | 65% | $6,047 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,716 |
$16,154
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$15,828 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$14,602 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,972 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,334 |
| Over $110,000$21,947 |
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Student Population
1,543
Undergrads
812
Graduates
1,580
Women
775
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
46% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing.
