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Allen College

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About Allen College

Overview, location, and what makes it stand out

Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, trains nurses and health professionals and is owned by the hospital system its students train in. Nursing, medical laboratory science and public health are what it teaches.

Founded

1925

Location

Waterloo, Iowa

Students

483

Institution

Private

Known For

NursingHealth Sciences

Key Stats

A quick snapshot of what matters most

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Not reported

Graduation Rate

N/A

Not reported

Tuition

$23,328

Per year

Avg Net Price

N/A

Not reported

SAT Average

N/A

Not reported

Median Earnings

$71,261

10 years after enrollment

Admissions

How competitive is getting in?

Selectivity

N/A

Acceptance rate not reported

How to Apply

Test Policy

Not reported

Application Fee

$50

Early

N/A

Deadline

Rolling

Academics

How strong is the academic experience?

Student Success

N/A

Graduation rate not reported

Retention

95%

4-Year Grad

Not reported

6-Year Grad

Not reported

Teaching Quality

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-Time

61.3%

$/Student

$10.9K

Class Size

Small

Tuition & Costs

What will you actually pay?

Tuition & Fees

$23,328

Annual Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals

Room & Board

No on-campus housing

Books & Supplies

N/A

After Financial Aid

N/A

Average Net Price

Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships

Net Price (family income <$30K)

N/A

Receive Grants

24%

Take Loans

68.5%

Annual tuition is $23,328.

Financial Aid

Who gets aid and what happens after

Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Allen College fund their education.

While in School

24%

Get Grants

Free money

68.5%

Take Loans

Must repay

$56,247

Median Family Income

After Graduation

$18,750

Median Debt at Graduation

Total federal loan balance when students graduate

$199/mo

Monthly Payment

0%

Low

Default Rate

Students typically graduate with $18,750 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.

Student Body

Diversity, gender, and enrollment

From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Allen College.

Gender

92.3%

Female

/

8%

Male

Female to Male Ratio

Race & Ethnicity

77%
1.9%
1.5%
1.2%
1.2%
1.2%
White
Multiracial
Hispanic
Asian
Black
International

Enrollment

261

Undergraduate Students

Student Profile

222

Graduates

N/A

First-Gen

24 yrs

Avg Age

16.5%

Age 25+

Women make up the majority at 92% of the student body.

Campus Life

What it's like to be a student here

Campus Setting

RuralCity
City: Small

City: Small

Campus Quick Facts

261

Students

private

Institution

Small

Campus Size

Tribal

Classification

What This College Offers

Semester calendar

Study Abroad

Yes

AP Credit

Yes

Teacher Cert

No

ROTC

Yes

Evening College

No

Online Programs

Yes

Job Placement

Yes

Career Counseling

Yes

After Graduation

What can you earn with this degree?

How much do graduates of Allen Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.

Earnings Trajectory

$71,261

Median Earnings · 10 Years After

$65K
6yr
$56K
8yr
$71K
10yr

Popular Programs

Top 5

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$66K

110 grads

1yr Earnings

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

$72K

10 grads

4yr Earnings

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

$69K

7 grads

4yr Earnings

Public Health

5 grads

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

1 grads

Earnings grow steadily here: $65K at six years, $56K at eight, and $71K by ten. Well above average at every stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Allen College

How much does Allen College cost?
Tuition at Allen College is $23,328 for in-state students and $23,328 for out-of-state students. Annual tuition is $23,328.
How much do Allen College graduates earn?
The median earnings for Allen College graduates is $71,261 ten years after enrollment. Earnings grow steadily here: $65K at six years, $56K at eight, and $71K by ten. Well above average at every stage.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.