Verve College
2625 Butterfield Road
Suite 102E
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Suite 102E
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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http://www.vervecollege.edu| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 6307059999 |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Other sites |
Verve College 216 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60606 |
| Contact person name | Nitasha Bindra |
| Contact person title | Vice President and COO |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 6307059999 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Nursing and Allied Health |
| Date founded | 1997 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion; certification training |
| School accreditation |
Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and COE (Council on Occupational Education. |
| Specialized accreditation | Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation |
| Specialized licensure | Illinois Board of Nursing |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | PN (Practical Nursing) and Anatomy & Physiology |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago, IL |
| Population of city the school is in | 9,000 |
| Public transportation to campus | PACE Bus and Metra |
| Student parking on campus | Parking is available |
| Campus size | 10,500 square feet in Oak Brook; 5,000 square feet in Chicago |
| County | DuPage |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, M-F, and 8:00 am - noon, SAT & SUN - Closed |
| Contact to set up school visit | Find more information on this website |
| Additional information | Email : mailto:inquiry@vervecollege.edu |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, male students | 26 |
| Number of full time, female students | 104 |
| Total number of full time students | 130 |
| Number of part time, male students | 10 |
| Number of part time, female students | 15 |
| Total number of part-time students | 25 |
| Total number of male students | 36 |
| Total number of female students | 119 |
| Total number of students | Varies from course to course - 8 - 30 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Asian | 7% |
| Black | 70% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 5% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 3% |
| 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. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2 |
| Other out-of-state student information | 0 |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
PN tuition includes: ATI, Uniform, Books, Supplies, NCLEX Prep Book, & Licensure Exam PN Program: $22,995.00 A&P Prep Course: $1,795 includes books |
| Tuition refund policy |
See enrollment agreement For more information regarding the refund policy, please refer to school catalog: https://vervecollege.edu/resources/school-catalog/ |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Bi-weekly or monthly interest free payment plan is available. |
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| Financial aid contact person | Financial Aid Department |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone |
630.705.9999 (Oakbrook) 312.920.8822 (Chicago) |
| Financial aid office website | For any questions regarding Financial Aid assistance, please call 630.705.9999 and ask to speak to a Financial Aid Representative or email our financial aid team at mailto:inquiry@vervecollege.edu |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | Find more information on this website |
| Other requirements | Compliance with all the requirements of Department of Education. Submission of all documents and Signing of document required to be maintained in the Financial Aid File |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Continuous |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | Upon approval of FAFSA, Award letter must be signed in person. |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | varies |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | varies |
| Grant from the school | none |
| Grant from state government | varies |
| Grant from federal government | varies |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | varies |
| Grant from the school | none |
| Grant from state government | varies |
| Grant from federal government | varies |
| Other proprietary school aid information | varies |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 89% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | varies |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Other loan program information | Sallie Mae |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Other need-based scholarship information |
Nursing Education Scholarship Program. Employee reimbursement, America Imagine Foundation |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | FAFSA |
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| Admissions contact title | Admission Advisor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | Find more information on this website |
| Admissions phone (local) |
630.705.9999 (Oakbrook) 312.920.8822 (Chicago) |
| Admissions office 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 | All policies are applied to all the students. Student who do not meet the entrance requirement are not accepted |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | Non-compliance of any department: Admission, Financial Aid or Accounting |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Required high school courses | English, Math and Biology |
| Other education requirements for admission | 6-8 Credit hours of Anatomy and Physiology from an accredited college or University required. |
| Admission is available | continuous |
| Application deadline | Two weeks prior to the start of cohort |
| Application fee | $100/$150, Application Fee $75 (Non-refundable) |
| Application fee waived | n/a |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.0 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 for LPN program only |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Find more information on this website |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Required exams | ATI TEAS Entrance Exam |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.0 to 2.5 |
| Letters of recommendation | 2 for LPN program only, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar | continous |
| Grading system | Letter grade, GPA 3.0 and clinical is Pass/Fail |
| Number of faculty on campus | 32 |
| Student faculty ratio | 25:2 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 25-30 |
| Laboratory | 8 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Other attendance options | Weekend classes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Information about other special programs | ATI Nursing and Elsevier/Evolve Nursing Resources are used within the curriculum |
| Feature | Note |
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| Academic advising | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | Fully equipped classrooms, labs, library, study guides and on-line resources |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Other services other | Free Tutoring Session, Computer Lab, Fully equipped Nursing Lab, Career Services. |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 630.705.9999 |
| Accessibility services website |
https://vervecollege.edu/resources/school-catalog/ Students can find this information in our school catalog |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 0 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Accessibility services other | Student who provide proper document from ADA, stating the disability. Assistance with extension of time on exams, etc. is made. |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other campus security | Both campuses have Security Guards |
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| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 630.705.9999 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | All students who requested it received career assistance. |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes, Ongoing |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |