Lens covers 10 health and nursing schools, 1 public and 9 private. They range from Regis College (956 undergraduates) to Augusta University (5,613). Acceptance rates run from 58% to 95%, and 10 of the 10 admit at least half of applicants.
Health and nursing schools are colleges where most degrees are in nursing and the health professions (Carnegie).
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The 10 health and nursing schools
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvernia University | Reading, Pennsylvania | 2,152 | 58% | $45,000 |
| Augusta University | Augusta, Georgia | 5,613 | 86% | $8,414 in-state · $24,734 out-of-state |
| Holy Family University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2,464 | 71% | $35,330 |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, Tennessee | 1,572 | 63% | $26,938 |
| Long Island University | Brookville, New York | 5,520 | 86% | $42,432 |
| MCPHS University | Boston, Massachusetts | 3,451 | 85% | $40,530 |
| Marian University | Indianapolis, Indiana | 2,266 | 95% | $40,664 |
| Molloy University | Rockville Centre, New York | 3,162 | 82% | $39,790 |
| Regis College | Weston, Massachusetts | 956 | 70% | $49,680 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 3,755 | 81% | $47,505 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
FAQ
Which health and nursing schools admit at least half of applicants? 10 of the 10: Alvernia University, Augusta University, Holy Family University, Lincoln Memorial University, Long Island University, MCPHS University, Marian University, Molloy University, Regis College, Thomas Jefferson University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest health and nursing schools? Augusta University is the largest, with 5,613 undergraduates, and Regis College is the smallest, with 956 (fall 2024).
How many health and nursing schools are public? 1 of the 10 are public and 9 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.