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Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing

Overview of Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing is found in Springfield, IL. Springfield is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Selectivity

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

Students numbered 54 in 2007 at Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Provide students the opportunity to pursue career choices, to develop employability through technical and workplace skills, to transition into employment, and to prepare for life long learning."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712-3803
General Phone: (217) 585-2160

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine101licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology0surgical tech

Number of programs and degrees for Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year1012

Student Body

In 2007, Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 54 students (54 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black14%
Hispanic0%
Asian1%
Unknown0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-192%
20-2115%
22-2415%
25-2926%
30-3422%
35-399%
40-496%
50-642%

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating85%

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, 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.

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1071000)

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Degree Programs (2007)

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
On-campus library

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