John A Logan College
John A. Logan College (JALC) is located in Carterville, Illinois. This school is a public community college that is a part of the Illinois Community College System. It was originally established in 1967 and it currently serves over 4,000 students. John A. Logan College is named after a famous civil war general. This civil war hero was also a United States congressman before the war and he became a senator after returning home from the war. JALC has proven to be a very worthwhile college that is a huge benefit to the community. Many different associate’s degree programs are available to JALC students and there are also certain certificates that can be earned. The school even offers some online associate’s degree programs.
The nursing program at JALC is particularly well-known as a good option. Students who wish to pursue careers in nursing will be able to take three different paths at JALC. The three programs are Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Practical Nursing (LPN), and Associate Degree in Nursing (RN). All courses will introduce students to the important concepts of being a nurse while teaching them the skills that they need to find success as professionals. Students in the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree in Nursing programs will have part-time options available to them as well. Any prospective nursing students who are looking for a good program to help them grow into true professionals will be impressed with the JALC nursing program options.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students3,933 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate62% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 55 |
| Certificate | 16 | 150 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 79 miles radius of John A Logan College
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Rend Lake College
28 miles away |
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Shawnee Community College
33 miles away |
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Southeastern Illinois College
36 miles away |
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Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
42 miles away |
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
53 miles away |
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Kaskaskia College
57 miles away |
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Frontier Community College
58 miles away |
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Southwestern Illinois College
70 miles away |
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Mineral Area College
76 miles away |
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Henderson Community College
79 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - 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 | $115/credit | |
| In State Students | $173/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $193/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 | $5,175 | $7,785 | $8,685 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,050 | $12,110 | $13,510 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,375 | $21,625 | $24,125 |
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, 71% of John A Logan 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 | 54% | $4,076 |
| Other Federal Grant | 35% | $468 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $1,143 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $2,975 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | 3% | $5,381 |
$6,441
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,061 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,477 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,698 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,279 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,933
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,328
Women
1,605
Men
50%
Full-time
50%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
77% |
|
Black/African American |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
