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Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Science at Springfield, Missouri was originally established in 1907 as the Burge Deaconess Training School for Nurses. After undergoing a few changes in name, it came to be known as Cox College, since 2008. It is a private college focusing on imparting education in the field of healthcare.
Cox College offers the students with associate’s, bachelor’s and certificate degree programs in a number of courses related to health services. Programs are offered in areas such as nursing, dietetic internship, medical transcription and medical billing/coding. The college also offers facilities of continuing education programs for students.
Cox College has an active student life comprising of student organizations such as National Student Nurses’ Association, Student government Association, and Ambassador Program. The college also offers the students with financial aid in the form of institutional scholarships.
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Campus Location1423 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
USA
Main Tel: (417) 269-3401
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Lester L Cox College Of Nursing And Health Science HighlightsWhere Lester L Cox College Of Nursing And Health Science stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 87 | 1 | | Bachelor | 51 | 2 | | 1-2 year certificate | 20 | 2 |
Cox College StudentsThe student enrollment at Cox College was 460 in 2007 (316 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 10,920 | | Room and board | $ 4,500 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: Cox College 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 | | 31 |
Housing and MealsCox College provides on-campus housing for 35 of its 316 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (138 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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