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Clarkson is in a large city, in Omaha, NE. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Clarkson earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine and medical adminstration.
Clarkson does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
Clarkson, in 2007, had 788 students (587 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Preparing students to provide high quality, ethical, and compassionate health care services."
More complete details are provided below.
Clarkson College
101 S 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68131-2739
General Phone: (402) 552-3100
http://www.clarksoncollege.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 107 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 25 | radiation therapist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 15 | business |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical records admin |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarkson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 52 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 2 |
In 2007, Clarkson had a total enrollment of 788 students (587 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 6% |
| Women | 94% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 67% |
| Iowa | 18% |
| Kansas | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 74 % |
Clarkson offers campus housing for 140 of its 587 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Omaha, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 82 | 50 | 61% | 31 | 62% |
| Men | 11 | 5 | 45% | 2 | 40% |
| Women | 71 | 45 | 63% | 29 | 64% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,070 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,070 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,380 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,760 |
Financial Aid:
Clarkson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 986200)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 43 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $66,075 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $56,056 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 24 | $53,305 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $56,883 | 40 | $56,090 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,275 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clarkson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army, air force)
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