Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College St. Louis, MO

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Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College

St. Louis, MO

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, founded by 1993, is a private, coeducational college. Its campus is located in St. Louis.

Web Site www.barnesjewishcollege.edu/

Institution Type Private

Coeducational Yes

Undergraduate Students 630

Women 556 (88.3%)

Men 74 (11.7%)

Graduate Students 122

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Moderately difficult Overall Admission Rate Not reported Early Action Offered No

Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA Not reported

SAT Math Not reported

SAT Critical Reading Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

ACT Composite Not reported

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay

Extracurricular Activities

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance Not available

Tuition and Fees $19,423

Room and Board Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met Not reported

Average Freshman Award Not reported

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Trimester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 48

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes

10-19 students: 12% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 20% of classes 50-99 students: 24% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

St. Louis Population 318,172

Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot

Sororities Fraternities

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native

2.7% Asian

5.9% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino

2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.2% White

3.8% Unknown

International Students Not reported

First-Year Students Returning

Students Graduating Within 4 Years Not reported

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100%

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English Mathematics 4 Science 4 Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Use of SAT/ACT

Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 4483 Duncan Avenue

City, State, Zip St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone (314) 454-7057

Fax (314) 454-5239

E-mail gson-admissions@bjc.org

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission Deadline

Application Fee $50

Application Fee Waiver Not available Regular Admission

Notification Not reported

Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used Yes

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Not available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other

Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA

Standardized Tests Class Rank

Recommendations Essay

Interview

Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work

Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency

Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate Not reported

Women Not reported

Men Not reported

Students Enrolled Not reported

Women 127 admitted students enrolled

Men 18 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List 524

Students Accepting Wait List Position 524

Students Admitted From Wait List 92

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported SAT Critical Reading Not reported Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

SAT Writing Not reported

Score of 700 - 800 Not reported Score of 600 - 700 Not reported Score of 500 - 600 Not reported Score of 400 - 500 Not reported Score of 300 - 400 Not reported Score of 200 - 300 Not reported

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA Not reported

3.75 and Above Not reported

3.50 - 3.74 Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite Not reported

Score of 30 - 36 Not reported Score of 24 - 29 Not reported Score of 18 - 23 Not reported Score of 12 - 17 Not reported Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported

Valedictorian Not reported

Class President Not reported

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance Not available

Tuition and Fees $19,423

Room and Board Not reported

Books and Supplies $1,600

Other Expenses Not reported

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail GSON-FinancialAid@bjc.org

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Not reported

Application Process

Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 003689 Free

PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported

Need Fully Met Not reported

Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported

Average Award Not reported

Need-Based Gift Not reported

Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants Not reported Found to Have Need Not reported Received Financial Aid Not reported

Need Fully Met Not reported

Avg. Pct. of Need Met Not reported

Average Award Not reported

Need-Based Gift Not reported Need-Based

Self-Help Not reported

Merit-Based Gift Not reported

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PROFILE OF 2013-14 FINANCIAL AID - continued

Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates Not reported

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid Not reported

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans State Loans

Other Loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Minority scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported

Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards Not reported Top Areas (By

Special Characteristics

Award Areas Not reported

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Trimester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

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Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs None

Special Programs Accelerated program

Study Abroad Not offered

Online Degrees Not reported

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 48

Part-Time Faculty 9

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 52%

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 7% of classes

10-19 students: 12% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 15% of classes 40-49 students: 20% of classes 50-99 students: 24% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 10-19 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs

20-29 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 26% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 12% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 44% of discussion sections/labs

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Not reported

Holdings 1,225

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 160

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction

Tutoring Not reported

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Science in Nursing

Master's Programs of Study

Adult Nursing

Health Services Management and Hospital Administration

Nurse Anesthesia Nursing Education

Nursing--General Oncology Nursing

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

St. Louis Population 318,172 Nearest Metropolitan

Area

Environment Very large city

Campus Size

Weather

Temperature 20.8 average low in January, 85.2

average high in September

Rain 111 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 10 miles from campus in St. Louis Nearest Bus Station 7 miles from campus in St. Louis Nearest Train Station 5 miles from campus in Kirkwood

HOUSING

College Housing College does not provide housing for students

Types of Housing

Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Not available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Not available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Not offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences Mascot

School Colors

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations student newspaper

Sororities Fraternities ROTC

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes

All Undergraduates 630

Women 556 (88.3%)

Men 74 (11.7%)

Full-Time Undergraduates 584

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native

2.7% Asian

5.9% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino

2.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.2% White

3.8% Unknown

International Students Not reported

Average Age 27

All Graduate Students 122

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 100%

Average Starting Salary $43,701 per year

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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