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CAAN Academy of Nursing

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 91%

Located in Matteson, Illinois, CAAN Academy of Nursing is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of CAAN Academy of Nursing is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

CAAN Academy of Nursing is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, CAAN Academy of Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

CAAN Academy of Nursing boasts an impressive student retention rate of 91% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 78%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,645

Cost of attendance at CAAN Academy of Nursing in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $13,029
National average $16,443

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,645

Cost of attendance at CAAN Academy of Nursing in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average $19,104
National average $16,443

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at CAAN Academy of Nursing was $17,004. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

CAAN Academy of Nursing net price calculator

$17,004

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private Non Profit colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average $13,084
National average $17,795
Below is the net price of CAAN Academy of Nursing for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $17,004 $5,602 (25%) $17,004
2021 $22,606 $195 $23,157 $17,213 $22,749 $25,205
2020 $22,801 $1,273 (6%) $23,160 $21,476 $21,787 $21,051
2019 $21,528 $2,881 (15%) $22,133 $19,585 $19,887
2018 $18,647 -- $18,562 $20,139

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of CAAN Academy of Nursing's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2017 $30,250 No change $17,645 $11,000 $1,605
2016 $30,250 No change $17,645 $11,000 $1,605
2015 $30,250 No change $17,645 $11,000 $1,605
2014 $30,250 -- $17,645 $11,000 $1,605

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
CAAN Academy of Nursing estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,605.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, CAAN Academy of Nursing estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: N/A
  • If living off-campus, with family: $1,925
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $2,750
How much is CAAN Academy of Nursing application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $35.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
CAAN Academy of Nursing offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by CAAN Academy of Nursing during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at CAAN Academy of Nursing received on average $2,484 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,484
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2 100% $2,484 $4,967
Other Federal Grant 2 100% $2,484 $4,967
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 2 100% $2,484 $4,967

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at CAAN Academy of Nursing received $2,022 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,022
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 1 50% $2,022 $2,022
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 1 50% $2,022 $2,022

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at CAAN Academy of Nursing sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 28

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate Certificate 28 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 61 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 0 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 15 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

24.6%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 46 students are still enrolled in the school.

75.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at CAAN Academy of Nursing is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.5% of undergraduate students being women and 5.5% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 55, with 52 women and 3 men.

  • men 5.5% 3 students
  • women 94.5% 52 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 30% 16 students
  • 25-29 17% 9 students
  • 22-24 15% 8 students
  • 35-39 15% 8 students
  • 40-49 13% 7 students
  • 50-64 7% 4 students
  • 20-21 4% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

CAAN Academy of Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

CAAN Academy of Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)