Catholic college
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
- LocationCincinnati, OH
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 457 students
- SponsorThe Sisters of Charity
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science is a private, nonprofit Catholic college in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded by the Sisters of Charity and located inside Good Samaritan Hospital. Its catalog describes its mission as guided by its spiritual heritage.
Catholic churches nearby
- Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary — 0.5 mi · 3547 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati
- Sacred Heart Church — 0.9 mi
- Saint Clement Catholic Church — 1.3 mi
- Saint Pius Church — 1.7 mi
- Saint Francis Seraph Church — 1.9 mi · 10 Liberty West Street, Cincinnati
- Church of the Assumption — 1.9 mi · 2622 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Faith scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priests serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
N/ATheology and core curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Theology and core curriculum
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The college's listed programs do not include a theology or religious studies major.)
Sources (1)
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to our nursing programs, we offer surgical technology, radiologic technology, health science, bachelor’s in health care administration, medical assistant, and medical reimbursement programs.”
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Campus culture and residence life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Overnight guest policy in residence hallsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Service and Catholic social teaching
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service or volunteer centerNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
Strengths
- The college describes itself as a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Charity, and its catalog says its mission is guided by its spiritual heritage.
Sources (2)
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“private, nonprofit, Catholic college founded by the Sisters of Charity”
- Mission, Vision, Goals and Outcomes | GSC Catalogcatalog.gscollege.edu/collegeinfo/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“an historic, private Catholic institution, founded by the Sisters of Charity”
“guided by our spiritual heritage.”
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
- Respect for the college's spiritual heritage is one of its stated values.
Sources (1)
- Mission, Vision, Goals and Outcomes | GSC Catalogcatalog.gscollege.edu/collegeinfo/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Respect = Respect for all people, Respect for our spiritual heritage, and Respect for our differences”
- Mission, Vision, Goals and Outcomes | GSC Catalogcatalog.gscollege.edu/collegeinfo/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
Concerns
- The listed programs do not include a theology or religious studies program.
Sources (1)
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“In addition to our nursing programs, we offer surgical technology, radiologic technology, health science, bachelor’s in health care administration, medical assistant, and medical reimbursement programs.”
- About Us | Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Sciencegscollege.edu/about-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
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Academic Excellence
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
79 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.73%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.9 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,651
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Students per faculty member | 9 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 457 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $19,622 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $26,627 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,625 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 73% |
| First-year retention | — |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $66,111 |
| Admission rate | 46% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 51% |
Value index: 70 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Robert G. Casey, Archbishop of Cincinnati
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: catholicaoc.org, catholicaoc.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 202912
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: health professions
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask
- Is Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science a Catholic college?
- Yes. Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Its sponsor is The Sisters of Charity.
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