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Research College of Nursing SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A
ACT Range22 to 27
Average GPA3.53
Acceptance Rate71.4%

Research College’s 71% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for many prepared applicants, but the 52% six-year graduation rate makes fit and academic readiness especially important. With an average GPA around 3.53, your goal is to show steady science and math preparation, and any SAT or ACT score you submit should reinforce that strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Research College of Nursing facts and stats

Quick Facts

Research College of Nursing is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 177 students. Research College has a 6-year graduation rate of 52%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Location

Kansas City, MO

Undergrad Enrollment177
Freshman RetentionN/A
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio7:1
Graduation Rate52%
Test PolicyN/A

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Key Research College of Nursing application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you’re submitting scores to Research College, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes and superscore improvement. Since Research College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, use the Regular Decision deadline as your anchor and choose the last fall retake whose scores will arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Research College is a private for-profit institution, so aid options can include federal aid, institutional funding, and private scholarships. Review the college’s net price and program-specific costs, then use the FAFSA to see what federal support may be available.

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Tuition and FeesN/A
Room and BoardN/A
Average Merit AwardN/A
Application Fee$60
Students on AidN/A
Average Aid PackageN/A
Average Debt at GradN/A

At Research College of Nursing, the amount students pay depends on the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, supplies, and personal expenses, as well as any financial aid they receive. Families should compare the college’s direct charges with expected grants, scholarships, loans, and work options to estimate their likely net cost.

Student life at Research College of Nursing

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