Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private research university in Lincoln, Nebraska, enrolling about 553 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 67.37% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $70,845 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,640
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $26,919 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 67.37% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 553 56.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 12.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 17.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 55.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 754
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 151
  • Room & Board: $10,260 annual estimate

Bryan College of Health Sciences: what the data shows

Common questions about Bryan College of Health Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bryan College of Health Sciences?

Bryan College of Health Sciences is located in Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68506).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences public or private?

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Bryan College of Health Sciences cost?

Published tuition: $20,640.

Average net price after aid: $26,919.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$23,196
$30,001–$48,000$25,806
$48,001–$75,000$24,353
$75,001–$110,000$31,262
$110,001+$29,816

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $82,560.

How hard is it to get into Bryan College of Health Sciences?

Admission rate: 67.37%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Bryan College of Health Sciences?

Total enrollment: 553 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 754 students.

Graduate enrollment: 142 students.

About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bryan College of Health Sciences?

150%-time completion rate: 70.00%.

First-year retention: 71.1%.

What do graduates of Bryan College of Health Sciences earn?

Median earnings: $66,305 six years after entry; $70,845 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,985.

27.87% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bryan College of Health Sciences known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 67.37%; completion rate 70.00%; median earnings $70,845 at 10 years; net price $26,919. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$20,640
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bryan College of Health Sciences was $20,640.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$26,919
2024 Value

In 2024 Bryan College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,919.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$107,676 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$26,919 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$82,560 4-Year Tuition

$10,260 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$32,100 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$128,400 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Financial Aid by Income Level

27.87% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bryan College of Health Sciences was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bryan College of Health Sciences in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$12,711$12,711$22,833
2014$13,592$13,592$21,429
2015$14,169$14,169$23,212
2016$14,636$14,636$24,331
2017$15,190$15,190$24,512
2018$17,282$17,282$24,101
2019$17,534$17,534$26,122
2020$18,216$18,216$27,423
2021$17,766$17,766$27,792
2022$17,870$17,870$31,318
2023$20,070$20,070$25,884

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

67.37% Acceptance Rate

151 Total Applicants

95 Students Admitted

64 First-Time Students Enrolled

67.37% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Bryan College of Health Sciences reported total enrollment of about 553 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.7%), Two or More Races (8.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%). About 27.87% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bryan College of Health Sciences in 2024 is 553 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 754 students. Graduate enrollment is about 142 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

71.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 80.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

43.33% 100% Completion Time

70.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43.33% of students graduating from Bryan College of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
  • Nurse Anesthetist: 32% male / 68% female
  • 05.1091: 0% male / 100% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Return on Investment

$24,985 Median Student Debt

$70,845 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

35.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

557.95% Return on Investment

3.5 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Top Programs by Completions

9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 80 completions

2. Nurse Anesthetist: 22 completions

3. 05.1091: 9 completions

4. Biomedical Sciences, General: 8 completions

5. Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist: 7 completions

6. Nursing Education: 6 completions

7. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 6 completions

8. Nursing Administration: 3 completions

9. Education, General: 2 completions

Most popular programs at Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bryan College of Health Sciences graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bryan College of Health Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 55.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,196
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,190

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private non-profit institution located in Lincoln, NE, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nurse Anesthetist, 05.1091. Enrollment is approximately 553 students. Student body composition includes White (80.7%), Two or More Races (8.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (4.3%). The admission rate is 67.37%. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.00%. Approximately 27.87% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management

Location

Lincoln, NE 68506

Region: Plains

Insights and Analysis

Bryan College of Health Sciences provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bryan College of Health Sciences located?

Bryan College of Health Sciences is located in Lincoln, NE.

What is Bryan College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Bryan College of Health Sciences is 67.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 151 applicants and 95 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Bryan College of Health Sciences cost?

Reported tuition is $20,640 and average net price is $26,919 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,260 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Bryan College of Health Sciences?

Bryan College of Health Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 754 students, White (80.7%), Two or More Races (8.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Bryan College of Health Sciences earn?

Median earnings are $66,305 six years after entry and $70,845 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bryan College of Health Sciences?

The 150%-time completion rate is 70.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bryan College of Health Sciences students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,985.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences public or private?

Bryan College of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Lincoln, NE.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences an HBCU?

No. Bryan College of Health Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences a tribal college?

No. Bryan College of Health Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bryan College of Health Sciences does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.8%).

Is Bryan College of Health Sciences religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bryan College of Health Sciences in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Lincoln, Nebraska city profile
  • Plains regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Nebraska
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.