Clarkson College
Clarkson College is one of the seventeen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Nebraska. The campus is located in an urban area, in Omaha.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,273 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 43 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 33 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 77%). Every year 74% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Clarkson College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $15,480, and fees were $810. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,480 and $810 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students1,273 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Episcopal Church, Reformed |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate77% |
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63 miles away |
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Doane University-Arts & Sciences
67 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1984 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 11/01/1994 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1988 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/21/2010 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 21 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
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 | $516/credit | |
| In State Students | $516/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $516/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $575/credit | |
| In State Students | $575/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $575/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 | $23,220 | $23,220 | $23,220 |
| ADN | 70 | $36,120 | $36,120 | $36,120 |
| BSN | 125 | $64,500 | $64,500 | $64,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $28,750 |
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, 89% of Clarkson 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 | 32% | $4,313 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,000 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $1,154 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 61% | $5,747 |
| Federal Student Loans | 71% | $5,981 |
| Private Loans | 32% | $12,316 |
$21,655
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$22,074 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$15,630 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,378 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,524 |
| Over $110,000$26,353 |
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Student Population
695
Undergrads
578
Graduates
1,104
Women
169
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
75% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
3% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.
