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The Clarkson College is a private college affiliated to the Reformed Episcopal Church in Omaha, Nebraska. The college was established in 1888 and offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in health sciences. Initially started as a nurse’s training school, the college started to admit male students in the 1970s. The college shifted to its current location in 1922.
Clarkson College offers programs in health sciences leading to bachelor’s as well as master’s degree in a range of areas such as nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiological technology, PACS administrator and medical imaging. The college also provides the students with online learning facilities and the option of dual degrees.
The Clarkson College has a Greek life consisting of honor societies such as the Lambda Nu and the Omicron Epsilon. The college also has organizations such as Academic Travel Board, Diversity Council, Student Ambassadors, Student Activities Council and Student Nurses Association. The college also has a Student Government Association.
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Campus Location101 S 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68131-2739
USA
Main Tel: (402) 552-3100
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Clarkson College HighlightsWhere Clarkson College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in medical adminstration and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 93 | 3 | | Associate | 52 | 4 | | Master | 27 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 1 | | Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
Clarkson StudentsThe student enrollment at Clarkson was 788 in 2007 (587 full-time equivalent). About 6% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 94% of the class. Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,070 | | Room and board | $ 6,200 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,380 | | Other | $ 3,760 |
Financial Aid: Clarkson participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 46 |
Housing and MealsClarkson provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 587 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Clarkson Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 45% | | Women | 63% | | All | 61% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (25 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (107 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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