Curry College
Curry College is a private college in Milton, Massachusetts. The college was founded in 1879 as the School of Elocution and Expression. Alexander Graham Bell once served on the school board. The school became Curry College in 1943 in honor of the founders of the school. The original location of the school was on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. It was moved to a suburban location in near Milton in 1952. The college now offers 25 undergraduate programs and 4 master’s degree programs. The campus is located near the Blue Hills Reservation and covers 131 acres of land.
Curry College School of Nursing offers six nursing programs, including four BSN programs. The BSN programs include traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN, and LPN to BSN. The remaining two programs include MSN and ADN programs. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. Curry College first began offering nursing programs in 1977 after Boston Children’s Hospital School of Nursing merged their resources with the college. The college continues to offer the first nursing program in the state to be accredited by the CCNE. Students will enjoy small class sizes and clinical experience at world-renowned teaching hospitals, as the college is located in the Boston metro area.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,799 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 12 | 246 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 24 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 03/03/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
90%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1100 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| 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 | $50 |
| Graduates | $50 |
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 | $1,226/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,226/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,226/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $799/credit | |
| In State Students | $799/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $799/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 | $55,170 | $55,170 | $55,170 |
| ADN | 70 | $85,820 | $85,820 | $85,820 |
| BSN | 125 | $153,250 | $153,250 | $153,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $39,950 | $39,950 | $39,950 |
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 Curry 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% | $4,461 |
| Other Federal Grant | 33% | $285 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,368 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $20,994 |
| Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,802 |
| Private Loans | 23% | $16,160 |
$30,565
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$25,379 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$26,010 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$28,182 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$29,615 |
| Over $110,000$33,782 |
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Student Population
2,565
Undergrads
234
Graduates
1,665
Women
1,134
Men
75%
Full-time
25%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
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.
