Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL 36401
Reid State Technical College is one of the 25 public 2-year colleges in Alabama. Its campus is small in size and located in the rural town of Evergreen. The institution offers only undergrad degree programs.
Every year 27% of students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their respective studies.
Reid State Technical College's in-state tuition for 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $930. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,140 and $930 respectively.
Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Campus SizeSmall |
| Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate47% |
Nursing Programs Offered
The LPN program provided by Reid State Technical College is structured to meet the demands of both full-time and part-time students. For the full time day program, the course duration is three semesters while the part time students take four semesters. The diploma program has the approval of the Alabama Board of Nursing. Students, who complete the program satisfactorily, become eligible to seat at NCLEX PN exam.
The program is offered at two sites. The main campus in Evergreen and an off campus site located in Atmore. In both campuses part time and full time classes are offred. The curriculum is also the same.
The aim of the practical nursing program is to impart requisite technical skills and knowledge to students to enable them gain employment as entry level licensed practical nurses.
Curriculum
To enable RSTC produce graduates who are competent academically and professionally, the course structure has the following to offer.
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Cultural Diversity
- Lifespan
- Pathophysiology
- Technology
- Teaching/Learning
- Legal/Ethical
- Roles of the Nurse
Admission
For full time students, enrolment is usually during fall and spring semesters during the first term while part time students can enrol in any semeter. Applicants are also subject to criminal background check and drug screening. Applying students must have completed the TEAS-V (The Test of Essential Academic Skills). The exams results are used to determine the cut off criteria for college admission.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 66 |
Compare Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius of Reid State Technical College
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Coastal Alabama Community College - Monroeville
21.38 miles away |
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
31.66 miles away |
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College - MacArthur
43.12 miles away |
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Radford M Locklin Technical Center
56.64 miles away |
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Coastal Alabama Community College - Bay Minette
63.85 miles away |
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Wallace Community College - Selma
68.11 miles away |
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Emerald Coast Technical College
70.53 miles away |
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Trenholm State Community College
71.43 miles away |
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Okaloosa Technical College
71.53 miles away |
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Bishop State Community College
83.48 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Council on Occupational Education 11/11/1972 - 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 | $119/credit | |
| In State Students | $119/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $238/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 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,710 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,660 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,750 |
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, 92% of Reid State Technical 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 | 70% | $3,663 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,175 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,303 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 55% | $3,374 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$3,598
Average Net Price/yearAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,357 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
392
Undergrads
0
Graduates
219
Women
173
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Black/African American |
49% |
|
White |
48% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Hispanic |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Asian |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
University of Alabama School of Nursing ScholarshipsThe School of Nursing at UAB several scholarship programs. The School's scholarship portfolio consists of 59 scholarships. |
Nursing Scholarships for Graduate StudentsApplicants must be pursuing graduate nursing degrees from the University of South Alabama. |
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Discussion
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
