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Allen College

Waterloo, IA · City · 261 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, is a premier, specialized institution renowned for its exceptional healthcare education, particularly its top-tier programs in nursing, radiography, and occupational therapy. The campus culture is tight-knit, supportive, and professionally focused, offering students a collaborative environment characterized by small class sizes and personalized mentorship from experienced faculty. What truly sets Allen College apart is its direct partnership with UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital, which provides students with unparalleled, hands-on clinical experiences right from the start and contributes to the school's exceptionally high licensure pass and job placement rates.


Wikipedia:Allen College is a private university focused on healthcare and located in Waterloo, Iowa.

Location
Waterloo, IA, 50703-1999 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
168 mi away
Cost

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Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Median earnings (6yr)
$65,078
Median earnings (10yr)
$71,261
Median debt
$18,750
Monthly loan payment
$199
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$21,233
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,000
Student Body
Men 8%Women 92%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
Median family income
$56,247
Independent students
36%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
15%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$65,078
10 years after entry
$71,261
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing110
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions10
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7
Public Health5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other1
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Institutional
Endowment
$11M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
61%
Avg faculty salary
$8,203/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,879
Federal loan rate
68%

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