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Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing is found in Quincy, Illinois. Quincy is a self-contained town. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 40% of those who apply who get accepted. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 211 in 2005 at Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing is to educate persons of diverse background to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning. This mission is accomplished in a community of learning dedicated to excellence and caring in professional nursing education."
More complete details are provided below.
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing
Broadway at 11th Street
Quincy, IL 62305-7005
http://www.brcn.edu
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 41 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 41 | 1 |
In 2005, Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 211 students (199 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 56% |
| Missouri | 33% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 76 % |
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing offers campus housing for 24 of its 199 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Quincy, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 151 | 60 | 40% | 15 | 25% |
| Men | 4 | 1 | 25% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 147 | 59 | 40% | 14 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,025 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,025 |
| Room and board | $ 6,058 |
| Room charge | $ 2,840 |
| Books and supplies | $ 678 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,840 |
Financial Aid:
Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 621403)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $58,261 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 7 | $46,993 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 14 | $52,627 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blessing Rieman College Of Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has hospital on campus
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