Clarkson College is a private, accredited, nonprofit college in Omaha, Neb. offering certificate and degree opportunities in the fields of Nursing, Healthcare Business, Community Health, Healthcare Education Leadership, Health Information Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Psychology, Radiography & Medical Imaging, Medical Imaging Informatics and Professional Development.
Clarkson College has maintained continuous accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission North Center Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) since 1984. Learn more about program specific accreditation.
The Mission of Clarkson College is to prepare students to professionally provide high quality, ethical, and compassionate health care services. With this in mind, program directors and faculty identified five important Student Success Skills, which include Communication, Critical Thinking, Technology, Professional Behavior and Diversity. These skills are the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes for the College and are measured within all departments on campus to provide evidence that students possess the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to become successful health care professionals. Student assessment is essential to ensure that our programs meet professional standards and all regional and program specific accreditation requirements. Assessment data also guides improvements to our programs, enabling us to continue toward student excellence both in academics and through the resources, we provide for a comprehensive College experience.
Key Statistics Report 2022
Key Statistics Report 2023
Key Statistics Report 2024
Action Plan & Progress Report 2021-2022
Action Plan & Progress Report 2022-2023
Action Plan & Progress Report 2023-2024
| Fall 2024 | 1,122 |
| Fall 2023 | 1,111 |
| Fall 2022 | 1,135 |
| Fall 2021 | 1,190 |
| Fall 2020 | 1,192 |
Entry periods: January, May, August
(Board Pass Rates, Graduation Rates, Employment Rates)
Average Age: 29
Median Age: 27
Female Students: 936
Male Students: 184
Unspecified: 2
| Undergraduate (704) | Graduate (418) | |
| Average Age | 26 | 33 |
| Full-Time | 227 | 197 |
| Part-Time | 477 | 221 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic | 29 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or more races | 108 |
| Unknown | 296 |
| White/Non-Hispanic | 610 |
| Tuition | Cost |
| Undergraduate Courses | $633 / credit hour |
| Graduate Courses (MSN and MHA) | $697 / credit hour |
| Nurse Anesthesia Program | $1,050 / credit hour |
| DNP & Ed.D. Program | $914 / credit hour |
Please refer to the Tuition & fees page from Tuition & Financial Aid department for current academic year tuition information.
Clarkson College students participate in the Ruffalo Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction survey in the spring semester. The survey gives students the opportunity to offer honest, confidential feedback regarding what is important to them and how satisfied they are with the instution's efforts.
View the Full 2023 Student Satisfaction Inventory (SSI) Results Report from Ruffalo Noel-Levitz
View the Full 2023 Priorities Survey of Online Learners (PSOL) Results Report from Ruffalo Noel-Levitz
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Online
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Online Student Respondents
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Clarkson College vs. National 4-Year Private | Clarkson College vs. National Online Learners |
| Overall Satisfaction | 78% / 73% | 84% / 82% |
| Would You Enroll Here Again? | 78% / 71% | 83% / 81% |
| Met Your Expectations | 82% / 79% | 88% / 87% |
| Institution was my 1st Choice (On-Campus Respondents Only) |
75% |
