St Luke's College
Tel:
(712)279-3149
- As an institution of higher education, St. Luke's College provides high quality, health system-based education to individuals who desire to become competent and compassionate health care providers.
School Highlights
- St Luke's College serves 254 students (65% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- St Luke's College is one of 2 community colleges within Woodbury County, IA.
- The nearest community college to St Luke's College is Western Iowa Tech Community College (4.0 miles away).
Top Placements
St Luke's College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| St Luke's College | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 35 staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 254 students | 2,620 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 165 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 89 students | 1,530 students |
 |  | |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| % Black | 1% | 10% |
| % White | 93% | 69% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.50 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 100% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $49,300 | $36,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- St. Luke's College is located in Sioux City, Iowa, an eclectic and energetic city of 82,000 residents. The community offers a wealth of art, music, theatre, sports and historical attractions some of which take place in the city's Art Center, recently restored Orpheum Theatre, and brand new Tyson Events Center. The city's 54 parks provide ample recreational opportunities and a variety of restaurants, malls and specialty shops are conveniently located within a short distance from the College. St. Luke's College, located in Sioux City, Iowa, is a health-system-affiliated institution of higher education committed to educating competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. We have been training successful healthcare professionals for over a century. St. Luke's College offers associate of science degrees in nursing, radiologic technology and respiratory care, certificate programs in computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography and ultrasound. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to St Luke's College is Western Iowa Tech Community College (4.0 miles away).
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