Overview
Ursuline College, founded in 1871 by the Ursuline Sisters, is the oldest continuously operating Catholic college for women in the United States, now coeducational at the graduate level with undergraduate programs primarily serving women. The Breen School of Nursing, named after benefactors who supported its expansion, has built a strong regional reputation for producing highly competent nurses with excellent NCLEX pass rates and close ties to Cleveland-area hospital systems. The school offers a full continuum of nursing education from pre-licensure BSN to DNP, emphasizing a values-based, holistic approach to patient care rooted in the college's Ursuline mission.
At a Glance
| Type | Private |
| Location | Pepper Pike, Ohio |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Total students | 2,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 80% |
| Graduation rate | 60% |
| Average starting salary | $62,000 |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $32,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,000 |
| Room & board | $11,500 |
| Average financial aid | $20,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 95% |
Admissions
| SAT range | 950-1150 |
| ACT range | 18-24 |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
Top Programs
- BSN Nursing
- RN-to-BSN
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Accelerated Nursing Pathway
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.