Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

School Highlights

Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences serves 177 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,027
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Other separate health profession schools
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
54 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
177 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
119 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
58 students
1,683 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
149 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
119 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
19 students
10 students
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Illinois All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
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% Hispanic
2%
24%
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% Black
3%
12%
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% White
88%
53%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
25%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $12,027 is less than the state average of $13,272. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,027
$13,272
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
82%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Illinois by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,993
$7,550
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$3,881
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
84%
81%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences and the community college average percent admitted of Illinois by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Private-state tuition: $12,027
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,163 per year for in-state students and $10,824 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,272 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Rasmussen University-Illinois. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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