St. Elizabeth School of Nursing

1501 Hartford Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, in cooperation with the University of Saint Francis, delivers an immersive nursing education to develop highly-prepared graduates. Beginning in their first year, our students are provided with hands-on clinical learning experiences. We are the only diploma school of nursing in the state of Indiana. Graduates can earn a Diploma and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and are highly-trained and prepared to meet the challenges of a twenty-first century nursing career.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Elizabeth School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

St. Elizabeth School of Nursing
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public

Student Body

The St. Elizabeth School of Nursing diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 305% over five years.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
22 students
1,144 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
183 students
Diversity Score
1.00
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,000
$32,100

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$29,706
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,995
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
955
962
SAT Reading
490
487
SAT Math
465
475
SAT Writing
460
450
ACT Composite
21
20
ACT English
19
20
ACT Math
23
21
ACT Writing
16
20

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
National Student Nurses Association

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is St. Elizabeth School of Nursing's ranking?
St. Elizabeth School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

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