Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing
Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health Jewish Hospital College of Nursing
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for health sciences
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is a private urban institution in Saint Louis, Missouri. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 426 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
graduates earn a median of $84,393 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.5%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (5)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The college was founded in 1902 as Jewish Hospital School of Nursing and was the first school in the nation accredited by the National League of Nursing.
- •Barnes Hospital School of Nursing was founded in 1955 after Washington University closed its affiliated nursing program.
- •In 2005, Barnes College merged with Jewish Hospital School of Nursing to become Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing and Allied Health.
- •A private donation from Alvin Goldfarb, in 2007, began a new era in nursing education at Barnes-Jewish College.
- •Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, in 2011, opened a second location on the Missouri Baptist Medical Center campus which was closed in 2023.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average