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Saint Anthony College of Nursing

  • LocationRockford, IL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 228 students
  • SponsorSisters of the Third Order of St. Francis
Official website

Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a private Catholic nursing college in Rockford, Illinois, owned and operated by OSF HealthCare. Its mission is stated in the spirit of Christ and Francis of Assisi, and the college was formed on the basis of the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis' commitment to educate health care workers. The 2025-2028 academic calendar lists an Opening Mass at the start of each semester.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Saint Anthony College of Nursing, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miCentral Christian Church: 2.0 mi1Holy Family Roman Catholic Church: 2.6 mi2Saint Anthony College of Nursing (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Central Christian Church — 2.0 mi · 6595 Guilford Road, Rockford
  2. Holy Family Roman Catholic Church — 2.6 mi

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

0 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The 2025-26 catalog's LPN-to-BSN track includes one Catholic ethics course (P342), which is an ethics course and is not counted as theology.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/academics/undergraduate/bsn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program Length: 4 semesters Total Credits: 64”
      The full-time BSN curriculum listed on the page totals 64 credits over four semesters; the listed courses include no theology or philosophy course.
      “Ethics in Nursing Practice (3)”
      The full-time BSN curriculum includes one ethics course, Ethics in Nursing Practice (3 credits).
    2. College Catalog | Saint Anthony College of Nursingosf-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/a7fb10eac651419f839c0960aa54adaf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “P342 Catholic Principles for Ethics and Health Care (4 credits)”
      The 2025-26 catalog lists a 4-credit Catholic ethics course, P342, in the LPN-to-BSN curriculum.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)The requirement can be met with no Catholic theology content (No theology course is required of BSN students; no required course is explicitly Catholic theology.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/academics/undergraduate/bsn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program Length: 4 semesters Total Credits: 64”
      The full-time BSN curriculum listed on the page totals 64 credits over four semesters; the listed courses include no theology or philosophy course.
      “Ethics in Nursing Practice (3)”
      The full-time BSN curriculum includes one ethics course, Ethics in Nursing Practice (3 credits).
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The only philosophy-type entry is a generic 'Philosophy or Humanities' prerequisite completed at another college before admission, which is not counted (generic category).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/academics/undergraduate/bsn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program Length: 4 semesters Total Credits: 64”
      The full-time BSN curriculum listed on the page totals 64 credits over four semesters; the listed courses include no theology or philosophy course.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo
    Sources (1)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/academics/undergraduate/bsn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The BSN program integrates a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with specialized nursing coursework.”
      The BSN program is described as liberal arts and sciences combined with nursing coursework, with no Catholic intellectual tradition named as a core aim.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog | Saint Anthony College of Nursingosf-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/a7fb10eac651419f839c0960aa54adaf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree”
      The catalog's degree listing includes nursing degrees (BSN, MSN, DNP); no theology or religious studies major appears.
  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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's listed values include upholding Catholic ethical principles and Catholic social teachings in education and practice.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Vision & Values | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/about/mission-vision-values · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “INTEGRITY: Uphold Catholic ethical principles, Catholic social teachings, and professional codes of conduct and ethical standards in education and practice.”
      One of the college's listed values is to uphold Catholic ethical principles and Catholic social teachings.
  • The academic calendar lists an Opening Mass at the start of each fall and spring semester.
    Sources (1)
    1. College Catalog | Saint Anthony College of Nursingosf-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/a7fb10eac651419f839c0960aa54adaf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Opening Mass - Classes begin”
      The academic calendar for 2025-2028 lists an Opening Mass on the first day of classes each fall and spring semester; no time or place is given.

Concerns

  • The published BSN curriculum has no theology course and no philosophy course; the catalog's Catholic ethics course is in a different track.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing | OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursingosfhealthcare.org/education/saint-anthony-college-of-nursing/academics/undergraduate/bsn · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Program Length: 4 semesters Total Credits: 64”
      The full-time BSN curriculum listed on the page totals 64 credits over four semesters; the listed courses include no theology or philosophy course.
      “Ethics in Nursing Practice (3)”
      The full-time BSN curriculum includes one ethics course, Ethics in Nursing Practice (3 credits).
    2. College Catalog | Saint Anthony College of Nursingosf-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud/api/public/content/a7fb10eac651419f839c0960aa54adaf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “P342 Catholic Principles for Ethics and Health Care (4 credits)”
      The 2025-26 catalog lists a 4-credit Catholic ethics course, P342, in the LPN-to-BSN curriculum.

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Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Opening Mass
    Start of each fall and spring semester (2025-2028 academic calendar)
    The academic calendar lists an Opening Mass on the day classes begin.
    osf-p-001.sitecorecontenthub.cloud

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Academic Excellence

N/AAcademic Excellence: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.
Not enough information
Federal data covers too few of the measures to score this school.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • 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.6 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$16,179

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))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
152
Total students228
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
—
Cost of attendance (per year)—
Median federal debt at graduation$20,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
—
First-year retention100%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$77,709
Admission rate—
Students receiving Pell grants39%

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

Diocese of Rockford

The Most Reverend David J. Malloy, Bishop of Rockford

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Saint Anthony College of Nursing a Catholic college?
Yes. Saint Anthony College of Nursing is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Rockford. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis.

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