United States University
United States University is one of the seventy-eight private, for-profit 4-year colleges in California. The campus is located in an urban area, in San Diego.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 429 students attend the school.United States University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,620, and fees were $1,400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,620 and $1,400 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students429 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The United States University MSN-FNP program offers Registered Nurses who have a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science to upgrade professionally.
The program is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior Commission, and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
The program consists of 49 credit hours and 720 clinical hours. Classroom instruction is held on Fridays and Saturdays allowing for a flexible schedule that enable students to carry on with their professional career and private lives.
The Department of Nursing also offers a Master’s of Science in Nursing Degree to equip graduates to become administrators to help other nurses provide quality health care. The program consists of 7 core courses and 5 specialization courses with no clinical practice requirements.
Application Requirements:
- A completed application form
- An active and an unencumbered Registered Nursing License
- A cumulative undergraduate Grade Point Average of 2.50 or more
- Take and pass a criminal background check as per requirements for clinical practice in healthcare facilities
- Official Transcripts for all college level coursework
- A personal statement describing goals in the nursing profession
The university does not maintain a waiting list for the Nursing Program and interested applicants should attend speak to an enrollment advisor at the earliest opportunity.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 0 | 4 |
Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
Post-master's certificate | 2 | 5 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission 06/19/2009 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $100 |
Graduates | $100 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $443/credit | |
In State Students | $443/credit | |
Out of State Students | $443/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $445/credit | |
In State Students | $445/credit | |
Out of State Students | $445/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,935 | $19,935 | $19,935 |
ADN | 70 | $31,010 | $31,010 | $31,010 |
BSN | 125 | $55,375 | $55,375 | $55,375 |
FNP | 50 | $22,250 | $22,250 | $22,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of United States University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 80% | $2,908 |
Other Federal Grant | 40% | $500 |
State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $4,255 |
Federal Student Loans | 80% | $7,236 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$19,364
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$21,784 |
$30,001 to $48,000$16,639 |
$48,001 to $75,000-- |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
99
Undergrads
330
Graduates
316
Women
113
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
23% |
Hispanic |
17% |
Asian |
16% |
Black/African American |
16% |
Non-resident alien |
15% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
2% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.