Nursing
Ranked #624 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 26 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $85,214
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $20,938

Sioux City, IA, United States
St Luke's College's acceptance rate is 80% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 24 applicants). It is a private nonprofit college in Sioux City, IA, with 167 students. The average net price after grants is $31,618 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 25%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $64,099.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Acceptance rate: 80% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 24 of 24 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: ACT 17–23. Admissions details
Smaller than 91% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Other Protestant(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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58.3% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 26 graduates
Total students
167
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Carnegie classification
Health professions school
A Bachelor’s Degree College with a Health Professions focus.
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St Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA, United States
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St Luke's College
Sioux City, IA, United States
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
Nearest major cityMinneapolis, MN · about 231 mi
In the city250 mi
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Affordable
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Average net price $31,618 a year after aid
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Compare with Allen CollegeSt Luke's College admitted 80% of 24 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Tuition at St Luke's College is $24,460 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $31,618 a year.
The average net price at St Luke's College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $31,618 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
25% of first-time, full-time students at St Luke's College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are Allen College, Mercy College of Health Sciences, and Palmer College of Chiropractic, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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Allen College
Waterloo, IA
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness57/100
Mercy College of Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness39/100
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport, IA
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness33/100
Logan University
Chesterfield, MO
Graduation rate 30%, close to 25%
Profile closeness83/100
Methodist College-Illinois
Peoria, IL
Graduation rate 30%, close to 25%
Profile closeness70/100
University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO
Acceptance rate 90%, close to 80%
Profile closeness63/100
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington, MN
Same Carnegie classification
Profile closeness56/100
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
Rockford, IL
Enrollment 172 students, close to 167
Profile closeness53/100
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