Allen College

301 West Wabash Avenue, Crawfordsville, IN

In the city of Waterloo, Iowa, you can find Allen College. Waterloo is a great place to learn about nursing, with a population of 68,653, one of the largest in the entire state. As a bigger metropolitan city, there are a bevy of options for students to take part in. The Grout Museum District is renowned for its exhibits, and art and culture are one of the major attractions of the city.

Allen College offers a number of different degrees, including bachelor’s and graduate degrees, but its nursing program allow students a very interesting opportunity. Through a partnership with the Allen Memorial Hospital, nursing students at Allen College are able to work with patients on a very close basis, which gives students at Allen College the unique chance to be affiliated with healthcare facilities early on in their medical careers. The college also partners with the Salvation Army to provide low cost healthcare to those in need in the Waterloo area. As a Christian influenced school, Allen College wants to spread the Christian mission and wants its graduates to use Christian principles as they continue their careers.

If you are interested in a nursing program that is going to allow you to work directly with patients early on instead of sitting in a classroom, then Allen College is probably a great school for you. There are plenty of financial aid options that make the collegiate experience more affordable.