School Highlights
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences serves 193 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,027
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 14%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Specialized Institutions—Other separate health profession schools
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Total Faculty
36 staff
94 staff
Student Body
The student population of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences diversity score of 0.25 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
193 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
94 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
99 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
179 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
1,082 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
85 students
2,308 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
14 students
14 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
86%
46%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
25%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $12,027 is less than the state average of $14,123. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,027
$14,123
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,993
$7,550
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$3,881
Acceptance Rate
84%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences cost?
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences's private state tuition is approximately $12,027.
What is the acceptance rate of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is 84%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
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