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Saint Anthony College of Nursing

Rockford, IL · City · 172 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford, Illinois, is highly regarded for its exceptional NCLEX-RN pass rates and its specialized healthcare curriculum, which features premier programs including the pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The student experience is defined by a tight-knit, supportive, and faith-integrated campus culture where small class sizes ensure personalized mentorship from experienced faculty. What truly sets the institution apart is its state-of-the-art clinical simulation center and its direct affiliation with OSF HealthCare, providing students with premier, hands-on clinical training and a direct pipeline to post-graduation employment.


Wikipedia:The Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a private nursing school affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and located in Rockford, Illinois.

Location
Rockford, IL, 61114 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
60 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$27,811
Books & supplies
$2,000/yr
Admissions
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
1st-yr retention
100%
Median earnings (6yr)
$76,111
Median earnings (10yr)
$77,709
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$14,153$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,883
Student Body
Men 10%Women 90%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
44%
Median family income
$35,401
Independent students
58%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
40%
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Hispanic
20%
Black
8%
Asian
8%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$76,111
10 years after entry
$77,709
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing89
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Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
55%
Avg faculty salary
$7,940/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,179
Federal loan rate
56%

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