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Nightingale College

Salt Lake City, UT 4 year Private
Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 47%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nightingale College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Nightingale College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Nightingale College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Nightingale College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nightingale College is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Utah state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 49% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at Nightingale College is 47% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Utah is 68%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Nightingale College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Nightingale College are Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other, Nursing Education. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

Nursing Education

Program Length 20 months
Tuition and Fees $18,000
Books and Supplies $2,125
Total Cost $20,125

Similar schools that provide the same program:

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 71 of freshman students at Nightingale College received on average $4,687 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,687
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 175 68% $4,682 $819,267
Other Federal Grant 175 68% $4,682 $819,267
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $11,108 $11,108
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 22 8% $1,241 $27,291
Total Grant & Scholarships 183 71% $4,687 $857,666

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nightingale College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nightingale College students is 48.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

48.8%

  • white 61.8% 21 students

Service Offerings

Nightingale College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Nightingale College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)