Allen College
Waterloo, Iowa 50703-1999
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Allen College is a private urban institution in Waterloo, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 279 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $71,261 a decade after enrollment.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In 1925, Allen Memorial Hospital and Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing were opened.
- •It reopened in 1942, and in 1989 the school became Allen College of Nursing.
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
38.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (19)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average + city premium