Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences
3609 North Marx Drive
Quincy, IL 62305
Quincy, IL 62305
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https://www.brcn.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 217-228-5520 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1891 |
| Degrees offered | Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 1 acre |
| County | Adams |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 7 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 87 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 94 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 7 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 78 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 85 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 14 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 165 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 179 |
| Number of male graduate students | 1 |
| Number of female graduate students | 14 |
| Total number of graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 179 |
| Total enrollment | 194 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | Less than 1% |
| White | 88% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 5% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $31,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,050 |
| Fees | $797 |
| Books and supplies | $3,200 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,000 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,000 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Erin McHargue |
| Financial aid contact title | Financial Aid Coordinator |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-228-5520 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Heather Mutter |
| Admissions contact title | Admissions Counselor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 877-9140 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Radiology & Ultrasound |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for early action applicants | Continuous |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 3.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Considered |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Associate | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 43 |
| Student faculty ratio | 6.98:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 60 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | For all students |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (200) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Main library name | Blessing Health Professions Library |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 2 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Council, PiPi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau-Nursing honor society |
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| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Child daycare available on campus | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Grad admissions contact person | Melissa Cummins |
| Grad admissions contact title | Admissions Counselor |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 877-9140 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 1 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 14 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 1 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 14 |
| Total number of graduate students | 15 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 14 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 165 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 179 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 15 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 179 |
| Total enrollment | 194 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| Full time costs are based on x units per year | 12 credit hours |
| In-state tuition* | $11,952 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $11,952 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 12 credit hours per year.) |