Allen is found in Waterloo, IA. Waterloo is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Allen.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to Allen is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Students numbered 462 in 2007 at Allen. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Allen.
More complete details are provided below.
Allen College
1990 Heath St
Waterloo, IA 50703-1999
General Phone: (319) 226-2000
http://www.allencollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Allen in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 88 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 15 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Allen had a total enrollment of 462 students (390 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Allen offers campus housing for 24 of its 390 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterloo, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 88 | 67 | 76% | 45 | 67% |
| Men | 2 | 2 | 100% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 86 | 65 | 76% | 45 | 69% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,801 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,801 |
| Room and board | $ 5,998 |
| Room charge | $ 2,983 |
| Books and supplies | $ 936 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,907 |
Financial Aid:
Allen participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3069100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 27 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $48,303 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $54,156 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $65,064 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $57,415 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 15 | $50,266 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 23 | $54,083 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Allen Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Has ROTC (army)
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