Accreditation & Accountability
Accreditation at Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel College is a fully accredited institution of higher learning, accredited by:
- The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- American Dietetic Association Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
Accountability
Mount Carmel College of Nursing is an institution of higher learning dedicated to meeting the needs of students, faculty, staff and the community. Highlighted below are key statistics about Mount Carmel.
About Our Students
Total Number of Students in 2011-2012 By Student Level:
- Freshman 153
- Sophomore 152
- Junior 197
- Senior 166
- Second Degree 62
- RN-BSN 78
- Graduate 105
- Dietetic Interns 8
Average High School GPA: 3.61 (for FA-11)
Gender:
- Female 90%
- Male 10%
Race/Ethnicity: 11%
Classroom Environment
- Only 10% of our classroom sections have enrollments of more than 50 students
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 40:1 (classroom); 20:1 (lab); 8:1 (clinical)
Student Experiences
Selected results from the fall 2006 Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Survey:
- 67.66% of students say MCCN was their first choice
Students also identified the following strengths in the Noel Levitz and Senior Exit Interviews:
- The content of the courses within the major is valuable
- Faculty are knowledgeable in their field
- The quality of instruction in classes is excellent
- Low student-faculty ratios
- Excellent reputation
- Small size
- Clinical opportunities
- 90% of students reported to have employment secured upon graduation
In accordance with our Mission to serve others:
- 100% of MCCN students perform community service prior to graduation
About Our Faculty
Total Faculty: 101
- Number with Doctoral Degree: 16
- Number with Master's Degree: 64
- Full time Faculty: 51
- Part time Faculty: 50
- Minority Faculty: 10%
- Male Faculty: 10%
- Female Faculty: 90%
