School Highlights
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences serves 199 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Private-state tuition: $12,027
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 10%
- 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
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
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 4:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences diversity score of 0.19 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
199 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
133 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
66 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
181 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
133 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
48 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
18 students
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
90%
47%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
52%
25%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
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 $14,261. The private state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$12,027
$14,261
% 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%
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: 2023 (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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