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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing is a private suburban institution in Richmond, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 527 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
graduates earn a median of $77,014 a decade after enrollment.
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News & Alerts
Bon Secours Memorial College 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
59.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,933
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).
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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
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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 BSMCON's history dates back to the formation of Richmond Memorial Hospital in 1957.
- •Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing opened in 1961 to serve as a source of nurses for the hospital.
- •In 1993, a replacement hospital for Richmond Memorial was planned in collaboration with Bon Secours.
- •The new hospital, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, opened in 1998 and the school was renamed the Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing.
- •In 2010, the school launched a four-year Bachelor of Science in nursing degree and became the Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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