Platt College-Aurora
Platt College-Aurora is a small college with a single focus. The college only offers one program, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). However, they do offer additional courses in liberal arts and sciences. The college was founded in 1891 near the Rocky Mountains. The region enjoys 300 days of sunshine each year, making it a great setting for year-round study. The college also works closely with healthcare systems in the Aurora area, providing students with real-world clinical experience. The college is an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and was awarded the School of Excellence Award in 2018.
The BNS program offered at Platt College is designed to be completed in just 36 months. Students do not need to complete any prerequisites. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The college also offers a selection of online courses. However, students enrolled in the BSN program will complete their courses on campus. The online learning center provides students with the chance to complete assignments and interact with other students, providing additional resources and methods for completing standard coursework.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students236 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 51 |
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2 miles away |
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5 miles away |
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5 miles away |
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University of Phoenix-Colorado
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10 miles away |
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Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
53 miles away |
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National American University-Rapid City
313 miles away |
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ITT Technical Institute-Albuquerque
325 miles away |
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National American University-Albuquerque
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 06/29/1986 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/04/2011 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| 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) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
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 | $75 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
Student Population
236
Undergrads
0
Graduates
200
Women
36
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
68% |
|
Hispanic |
15% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.
