Allen College: Review & Facts

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Allen College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 500 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1989 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Waterloo, Iowa.

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Academic Offerings

Allen College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

17

Allen College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 17 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, Occupational Therapy, Radiology Technology, and Laboratory Assistance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Allen College is fair at 75% (close to Iowa average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

75%

Fair

The graduation rate at Allen College is average - 65%. Approximately 44% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Allen College is good - 9:1. Learn more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high, $19,300 per year. The additional fees at Allen College not covered by tuition are nearly $800; which comes to $20,100 per year.

Read the details about Allen College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

33%

As reported in recent government data, 3 applications were submitted and 1 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to get accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Allen College is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Allen College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (319) 226-2000 or check Allen College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Allen College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Allen College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C

Unsafe

Allen College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Allen College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Allen College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Allen College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Allen College
1990 Heath St
Waterloo, Iowa
50703-1999, USA