School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Springfield, IL). The maximum program length is less than 2 years.

Contacting the School

2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62707-8645
Main Phone: (217) 585-2160

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 142 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 4 male students and 25 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 13.8% of the student body, while females made up 86.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (15)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (2)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years

Degree Programs

Health Care

• Nursing

School Accreditation

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Capital Area School Of Practical Nursing is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Schools (NCACOS). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Financial Flexibility

• Career counseling

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is required.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Standardized test scores are recommended.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is neither required nor recommended.