Private (nonprofit)

Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Quincy, Illinois·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Great Lakes·brcn.edu

Fall enrollment is 193 students, and 217 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.

Acceptance
No freshman entry
—
6-yr graduation
No freshman cohort
—
Total enrollment
193
peer median 1,067
Avg net price
No freshman cohort
—
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About

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is an American private non-profit college in Quincy, Illinois. The college was established in 1891 as a school for women that was associated with Blessing Hospital. The college offers associate's and bachelor's degrees, with an emphasis in nursing. It is accredited by the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 7 Title IV programs, 1 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 6 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
7
Passing
1
14.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

7programs
  • Passing1 · 14.3%
  • No Data6 · 85.7%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
1
No data
6

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

1
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
+127.8%
$79,303 vs $34,808

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

1
Registered Nursing Nursing Administration Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Bachelor Degree · Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
19%
$15,000 debt · $79,303 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1994Next review Aug 2034

Programmatic accreditations · 4

Action history · 6

  1. Nov 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
  2. Sep 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
  3. Sep 2025Renewal of Accreditation
    Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
  4. Jul 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission
  5. Mar 2020Renewal of Accreditation
    Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, 75 students received $340K in Pell grants, alongside $343K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
75
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$340K
$339,543 total
Direct Loans
$343K
84 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$177K
39 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$135K
41 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$19K
2 loan awards
Parent PLUS$13K
2 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 76 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (1.3%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
1.3%
-1.0pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
76
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
8.9%
2017
2.8%
2018
0.0%
2019
1.3%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at BRCN

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs4
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

82 total completions
01Health Professions
82100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
193
12-mo unduplicated
217
Undergraduate
200
Graduate
17

Gender split

Men
8%18
Women
92%199

Race / ethnicity composition

White
89.2%
Unknown
4.4%
Two or more
2.5%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
0.6%

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 195 students

3-year trend

101.912 yrs ago11.981 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
18
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Data quality: 5 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    12.0:1
    Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
    34

    BRCN vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions BRCN selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    6-yr gradRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectBlessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry193No freshman cohort—
    Allen College
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry483$31,509—
    Aurora University
    		60%80.9%5,923$18,838Doctoral/Professional
    Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry539No freshman cohort—
    Bradley University
    		76%76.8%4,777$22,719Doctoral/Professional
    Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
    		—45.7%690$19,622—
    Graceland University-Lamoni
    		42%80.8%1,102$18,504Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Lakeview College of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry66No freshman cohort—
    McKendree University
    		53%71.7%2,392$24,717Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    Mercy College of Health Sciences
    		67%99.7%869$26,924—
    Mercy College of Ohio
    		56%93.2%1,096$17,989—
    Methodist College
    		20%38.9%267$41,787—
    Missouri Baptist University
    		46%68.6%5,699$27,006Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Missouri State University-Springfield
    		58%90.5%24,360$17,613Doctoral/Professional
    Mount Carmel College of Nursing
    		54%84.3%670$10,420—
    Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
    		49%73.4%1,067$21,863—
    Olivet Nazarene University
    		61%55.9%3,339$20,729Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Research College of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry205No freshman cohort—
    Rockford University
    		47%92.9%1,241$22,436Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
    Saint Anthony College of Nursing
    		Not reportedNot reported263$21,045—
    Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry605No freshman cohort—
    Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
    		0%100.0%202$19,390—
    St Luke's College
    		—80.0%176$19,820—
    St. John's College-Department of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry132No freshman cohort—
    Tennessee Wesleyan University
    		48%68.8%1,198$14,836Baccalaureate
    The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
    		50%58.9%717$18,378—
    Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry65$35,030—
    Truman State University
    		69%83.8%3,664$12,780Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
    University of Missouri-Columbia
    		75%78.5%31,543$20,268R1 Research
    University of Missouri-Kansas City
    		54%72.2%14,732$13,310R2 Research
    University of Missouri-St Louis
    		57%62.7%14,736$15,071R2 Research
    University of St Francis
    		67%65.3%3,074$13,006Doctoral/Professional
    Webster University
    		64%86.2%8,260$27,047Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
    Peer group median55%77.6%1,067$19,820

    Institutions like BRCN

    Explore the federal data for institutions in BRCN's comparison group.

    IPEDS
    • Iowa

      Allen College

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      483
      Net price
      $31,509
    • Doctoral/ProfessionalIllinois

      Aurora University

      Grad rate
      60%
      Admit rate
      80.9%
      Enrollment
      5,923
      Net price
      $18,838
    • Missouri

      Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      539
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Doctoral/ProfessionalIllinois

      Bradley University

      Grad rate
      76%
      Admit rate
      76.8%
      Enrollment
      4,777
      Net price
      $22,719
    • Ohio

      Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science

      Grad rate
      —
      Admit rate
      45.7%
      Enrollment
      690
      Net price
      $19,622
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsIowa

      Graceland University-Lamoni

      Grad rate
      42%
      Admit rate
      80.8%
      Enrollment
      1,102
      Net price
      $18,504
    • Illinois

      Lakeview College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      66
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsIllinois

      McKendree University

      Grad rate
      53%
      Admit rate
      71.7%
      Enrollment
      2,392
      Net price
      $24,717
    • Iowa

      Mercy College of Health Sciences

      Grad rate
      67%
      Admit rate
      99.7%
      Enrollment
      869
      Net price
      $26,924
    • Ohio

      Mercy College of Ohio

      Grad rate
      56%
      Admit rate
      93.2%
      Enrollment
      1,096
      Net price
      $17,989
    • Illinois

      Methodist College

      Grad rate
      20%
      Admit rate
      38.9%
      Enrollment
      267
      Net price
      $41,787
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri

      Missouri Baptist University

      Grad rate
      46%
      Admit rate
      68.6%
      Enrollment
      5,699
      Net price
      $27,006
    • Doctoral/ProfessionalMissouri

      Missouri State University-Springfield

      Grad rate
      58%
      Admit rate
      90.5%
      Enrollment
      24,360
      Net price
      $17,613
    • Ohio

      Mount Carmel College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      54%
      Admit rate
      84.3%
      Enrollment
      670
      Net price
      $10,420
    • Nebraska

      Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

      Grad rate
      49%
      Admit rate
      73.4%
      Enrollment
      1,067
      Net price
      $21,863
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsIllinois

      Olivet Nazarene University

      Grad rate
      61%
      Admit rate
      55.9%
      Enrollment
      3,339
      Net price
      $20,729
    • Missouri

      Research College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      205
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsIllinois

      Rockford University

      Grad rate
      47%
      Admit rate
      92.9%
      Enrollment
      1,241
      Net price
      $22,436
    • Illinois

      Saint Anthony College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      Not reported
      Admit rate
      Not reported
      Enrollment
      263
      Net price
      $21,045
    • Illinois

      Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      605
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Missouri

      Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Grad rate
      0%
      Admit rate
      100.0%
      Enrollment
      202
      Net price
      $19,390
    • Iowa

      St Luke's College

      Grad rate
      —
      Admit rate
      80.0%
      Enrollment
      176
      Net price
      $19,820
    • Illinois

      St. John's College-Department of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      132
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • BaccalaureateTennessee

      Tennessee Wesleyan University

      Grad rate
      48%
      Admit rate
      68.8%
      Enrollment
      1,198
      Net price
      $14,836
    • Ohio

      The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences

      Grad rate
      50%
      Admit rate
      58.9%
      Enrollment
      717
      Net price
      $18,378
    • Illinois

      Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      65
      Net price
      $35,030
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium ProgramsMissouri

      Truman State University

      Grad rate
      69%
      Admit rate
      83.8%
      Enrollment
      3,664
      Net price
      $12,780
    • R1 ResearchMissouri

      University of Missouri-Columbia

      Grad rate
      75%
      Admit rate
      78.5%
      Enrollment
      31,543
      Net price
      $20,268
    • R2 ResearchMissouri

      University of Missouri-Kansas City

      Grad rate
      54%
      Admit rate
      72.2%
      Enrollment
      14,732
      Net price
      $13,310
    • R2 ResearchMissouri

      University of Missouri-St Louis

      Grad rate
      57%
      Admit rate
      62.7%
      Enrollment
      14,736
      Net price
      $15,071
    • Doctoral/ProfessionalIllinois

      University of St Francis

      Grad rate
      67%
      Admit rate
      65.3%
      Enrollment
      3,074
      Net price
      $13,006
    • Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger ProgramsMissouri

      Webster University

      Grad rate
      64%
      Admit rate
      86.2%
      Enrollment
      8,260
      Net price
      $27,047

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    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

    What is the acceptance rate at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?

    Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution does not admit first-time (freshman) undergraduates, so the federal admit rate does not apply.

    What is the graduation rate at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?

    Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates follow first-time, full-time undergraduates. This institution does not enroll that cohort.

    How many students attend Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?

    Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences reports a total enrollment of 193 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences?

    Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid, and this institution does not enroll that cohort.

    Where is Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences located?

    Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences is located in Quincy, Illinois 62305-7005.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
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