Allen College
Location and Contact Information
1990 Heath StWaterloo, IA 50703-1999
USA
Main Tel: (319) 226-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Allen College is located in Waterloo, Iowa. The college is a part of the Allen Health Systems Inc. and was established in 1989. It offers specialized programs in the healthcare field and aims to develop individuals as committed and successful healthcare professionals.
Allen College offers associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for its students. It offers courses in areas like health sciences, nursing and radiography. The college also has facilities for continuing education programs.
Allen College is home to a chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau society. The college also has a number of student associations, including the National Student Nurses’ Association, the Allen Student Nurses’ Association and the Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists. A student newsletter is also published at the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Allen:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medcenter One College of Nursing | Bismarck, ND | 91 |
| 2 | Cox College | Springfield, MO | 427 |
| 3 | Methodist College of Nursing | Peoria, IL | 126 |
| 4 | BryanLGH College of Health Sciences | Lincoln, NE | 493 |
| 5 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria, IL | 452 |
| 6 | Mercy College of Northwest Ohio | Toledo, OH | 921 |
| 7 | Ellis School of Nursing | Schenectady, NY | 114 |
| 8 | Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions | Lewiston, ME | 150 |
| 9 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing | Quincy, IL | 209 |
| 10 | Saint Lukes College | Kansas City, MO | 120 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 93 | 3 |
| Master | 22 | 1 |
| Associate | 11 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 29 |
Students
Student enrollment was 417 in 2009-2010 (345 full-time equivalent).
women were 100% of the class.
Undergrads are 75% of enrolled students and graduate students are 25%.
Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 67% Women 57% All 60%
Room and Board
Allen provides on-campus housing for 20 of its 345 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Allen offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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