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Clarkson is in a large city, in Omaha, Nebraska. 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 assistant and technician.
Clarkson does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 36% were accepted. Clarkson attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
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 2005, had 711 students (515 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is essentially female.
Many students at Clarkson are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Clarkson College is to prepare students to provide high quality, ethical, and compassionate health care to patients, their families, and their communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Clarkson College
101 S 42nd St
Omaha, NE 68131-2739
General Phone: (402) 552-3100
Admissions Phone: (800) 647-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 552-2015
http://www.clarksoncollege.edu/
Clarkson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, licensed practical nurse, various nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 28 | radiation therapist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 2 | business |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Clarkson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 74 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 14 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Clarkson had a total enrollment of 711 students (515 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 7% |
| Women | 93% |
| Full-Time | 78% |
| Part-Time | 22% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 67% |
| Iowa | 21% |
| Missouri | 5% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Clarkson offers campus housing for 140 of its 515 (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 | 607 | 217 | 36% | 98 | 45% |
| Men | 66 | 20 | 30% | 7 | 35% |
| Women | 541 | 197 | 36% | 91 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 38% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 647-5500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,838 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,838 |
| Room and board | $ 5,800 |
| Room charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,350 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,170 |
Financial Aid:
Clarkson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 986200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 552-2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $59,355 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 10 | $53,598 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $47,812 | 16 | $47,531 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $51,781 | 33 | $51,779 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,679 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,679 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Has ROTC (army, air force)
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