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Lakeview College of Nursing

#2177 in US ranking Danville, IL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$15,600
Avg. aid
$7,275

Outcomes

Median salary
$77,577
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Lakeview College of Nursing?

Lakeview College of Nursing is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular nursing degree program.

The college also identifies the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education as the accreditor of its baccalaureate nursing program. Applicants should verify the current status of both accreditations in the respective accreditor directories, especially if they are comparing campuses or program pathways.

Accreditation matters for federal student-aid eligibility and may be considered when another college reviews transfer credits. It does not guarantee that credits will transfer or that a graduate will receive a nursing license. Licensure has separate requirements, including eligibility rules set by the relevant state board and the nursing licensing examination.

What are the admission requirements at Lakeview College of Nursing?

Admission to Lakeview College of Nursing is not open admission. Applicants should expect a review of their prior education and readiness for a nursing curriculum, rather than admission based solely on submitting a form.

A high school diploma or equivalent is an underlying credential, but applicants should pay particular attention to required college-level prerequisite courses and official transcripts. Nursing applicants may also face health, immunization, background-check, or other clinical-placement requirements after academic admission. Those requirements should not be confused with the documents needed to submit an initial application.

Because requirements can differ by nursing pathway and entry term, applicants should use the current admissions instructions to check prerequisite grades, transcript submission, any testing or personal-statement requirements, and the deadline for their intended start date. They should not assume that an SAT or ACT score substitutes for nursing prerequisites.

What are the application fees and waivers at Lakeview College of Nursing?

Lakeview College of Nursing's reported application fee is $30. Applicants should confirm the charge displayed for their specific application before paying, since a published fee from an earlier reporting year may not be the current checkout amount.

The application fee is separate from tuition, required course charges, and any payment due after an offer of admission. Anyone who needs a fee waiver should ask admissions about eligibility and the request procedure before submitting payment; a waiver should not be assumed to apply automatically.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Lakeview College of Nursing?

Lakeview College of Nursing does not operate an identified ROTC unit of its own. Institutional reporting indicates an Army ROTC opportunity through a cooperating host institution, which is different from having an Army ROTC detachment on the Lakeview campus.

A student interested in that arrangement should confirm the host school's current cross-enrollment rules, travel and scheduling requirements, and whether nursing students can meet both ROTC and clinical obligations. ROTC scholarships and participation have separate eligibility conditions; commissioning generally carries a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Lakeview College of Nursing?

Transfer students are an important applicant group at Lakeview: the college generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and reports transfer entry in both fall and spring. Acceptance of a student and acceptance of each prior course for a nursing requirement are separate decisions.

Applicants should submit official transcripts from every college attended and obtain a course-by-course evaluation of prerequisites before relying on a projected graduation date. A course may transfer as elective credit without satisfying a specific science or nursing requirement. Lakeview also reports accepting some CLEP subject credit, but applicants should confirm which examinations, scores, and credit limits apply to their intended pathway.

For planning purposes, request written confirmation of remaining prerequisites, the nursing-course sequence, and any minimum number of credits that must be completed at Lakeview. Clinical-course sequencing can limit how much time transferred credits actually save.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Lakeview College of Nursing?

Study abroad is not a defining feature of Lakeview College of Nursing's specialized nursing curriculum. Students considering an overseas course or clinical experience should not assume it will satisfy a required nursing class or supervised clinical placement.

Before committing to an outside program, a student would need written academic approval addressing transfer credit, clinical-hour requirements, scheduling, and any effect on financial aid. This is particularly important in a program whose courses and clinical experiences may need to be completed in a prescribed order.

How to Apply to Lakeview College of Nursing

Regular application deadline

April 1

Application fee

$30

Early Decision

Yes

Early Action

No

Lakeview College of Nursing First-Year Students

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Transfer: 16

Lakeview College of Nursing Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

Yes

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

ROTC-Army

ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Lakeview College of Nursing Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.