Capstone College of Nursing
Tuscaloosa, AL
348
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
The University of Alabama / Capstone College of Nursing is located in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 61 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT (if GPA is below 3.0) Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE or MAT (if GPA is below 3.0) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Scholarly practice project |
| Other Advanced Degrees |
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
352
Applied
192
Accepted
150
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE or MAT (if GPA is below 3.0) | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and/or last 60 hours; BSN; current unencumbered RN licensure in the U.S.; drug and background screen deemed acceptable by university officials; statement of purpose; resume; 2 recommendation letters | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE or MAT (if GPA is below 3.0) | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Current RN license; master's degree in advanced nursing practice area with minimum GPA of 3.0; advanced practice national certification or certification exam prior to completing first 12 hours; background and drug screen checks; statement of purpose; resume; 2 recommendation letters; verification of post baccalaureate clinical hours; writing sample | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | June 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
348
Total Graduate Students
56%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
43%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.31% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 28.16% |
| White or Caucasian | 60% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.86% |
| Asian | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.29% |
| Two or more races | 1.15% |
| Unknown | 3.16% |
Gender
Male (13%)
Female (86%)
Faculty
35
Total faculty
Full-time (29)
Part-time (6)
Male (4)
Female (31)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Diabetes education, childhood asthma, HIV/AIDS prevention and care, breast cancer in rural minority women, nursing labor cost, nursing case management, sleep, gerontology, health disparities of rural children |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 70,873 |
Location & Contact
Address
Box 870358
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
United States