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Overview
Clarkson College is a private health-sciences college in Omaha, Nebraska, founded originally as the state's first nursing school and closely affiliated with the Nebraska Medicine health system. It is a specialized institution rather than a broad liberal-arts college.
Academics
Nursing, radiologic technology, and other allied-health programs make up nearly the entire curriculum, and students train with direct clinical access to a major academic medical center through the Nebraska Medicine affiliation, a significant practical advantage for clinical placements.
Campus & student life
The campus is small and located within Omaha's medical district, so student life centers on academic and clinical work more than a traditional residential college experience.
Worth knowing
Clarkson College is a specialized health-sciences institution, not a comprehensive college; it fits students who already know they want nursing or an allied-health field and want direct ties to a major hospital system, not students seeking a broad liberal-arts experience.
Admissions
Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)
Applying
clarksoncollege.edu ↗High school coursework
RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent; no specific unit distribution published
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