
Saint Anthony College of Nursing holds institutional accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is distinct from accreditation of a particular nursing program.
Students should check the current accreditation listing for the exact nursing degree they intend to enter, including any applicable programmatic accreditation. This matters because nursing licensure and advanced-practice eligibility can depend on program approval and other requirements, not simply the college's institutional status. Institutional accreditation can also be relevant to federal financial aid and transfer-credit review, but neither aid eligibility nor acceptance of a particular course is automatic.
For a prelicensure program, applicants should also verify its current Illinois approval and the eligibility rules for the licensing examination in the state where they hope to practice.
Admission to Saint Anthony College of Nursing is not open admission. Requirements depend on whether an applicant seeks an undergraduate nursing pathway or a graduate program, and students should use the application instructions for their specific pathway.
Reported undergraduate admissions requirements include a secondary-school record and GPA and completion of high school or an equivalent credential. SAT and ACT scores are neither required nor recommended in the reported admissions profile. English-language testing may apply to applicants who must demonstrate English proficiency. Nursing applicants may also need to document prerequisite coursework and meet health or clinical-placement conditions before beginning clinical work.
These general criteria do not establish eligibility for every program. In particular, a pathway for licensed registered nurses is different from one leading to initial RN licensure. Applicants should confirm the current prerequisite list, any minimum grades or GPA, the required transcripts, and the deadline for their intended start term before applying.
The reported application fee for Saint Anthony College of Nursing is $75. Applicants should check the current application instructions for their specific program before paying, because fees and submission procedures can differ by pathway.
A fee waiver should not be assumed. Anyone who needs one should ask the admissions office about eligibility and the request process before submitting payment. An application fee is separate from tuition, clinical expenses, and any deposit that might be required after admission.
ROTC is not identified as an on-campus academic offering at Saint Anthony College of Nursing. A student interested in an Army, Air Force, or Navy commission should establish whether cross-enrollment with a host institution is permitted before treating ROTC as part of an enrollment plan.
Cross-enrollment, when available, can involve a separate application, travel to another campus, scheduling obligations, fitness and medical standards, and a service commitment. ROTC scholarship eligibility is also separate from admission to a nursing program. Prospective nursing students should check whether ROTC training can fit around required clinical hours.
Saint Anthony College of Nursing accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credit from other accredited institutions. Reported entry terms include fall and spring, but admission to a nursing pathway and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions.
Applicants should submit official transcripts from every college attended and compare completed courses with the intended program's current prerequisites. The college reports accepting Advanced Placement credit and several examination-based credit options, including CLEP and DSST/DANTES; whether a particular result satisfies a nursing prerequisite depends on the applicable policy and score.
For a useful transfer plan, request an official evaluation that identifies which credits apply to general education, nursing prerequisites, and the degree itself. Students should also confirm any minimum grades, science-course recency rules, and credits that must be completed through Saint Anthony before committing to an enrollment date.
Students should not assume that a conventional semester abroad is built into Saint Anthony College of Nursing's nursing curriculum. Required clinical work, course sequencing, and professional standards can make time away from an approved program difficult to accommodate.
Anyone considering an international course, service experience, or outside study-abroad provider should seek written academic approval in advance. The important questions are whether credit will count toward the degree, whether a clinical experience meets program rules, and how financial aid and travel expenses would be handled.
Regular application deadline
February 15Application fee
$75Early Decision
NoEarly Action
NoHigh school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
YesComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
NoSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
RequiredOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
NoStudy abroad
NoWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 5, 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.