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John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences

South Bend, Indiana 46601-2352

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences is a private urban institution in South Bend, Indiana. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 289 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

Established
1992
Motto
Latin: Age Quod Agis
Type
Public

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100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
289Students
8:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$23,304Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

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.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,520
Books & Supplies$1,078
Total Cost of Attendance$25,028
Average Net Price$23,304

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,304

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

51.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

2

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (13)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

33%

Negative
  • 33% 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

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
289
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 41%
Black 19%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 6%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

Freshman Retention33.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • It has now been merged into the university's Faculty of Arts, Design and Media, and is based at the Birmingham City University City Centre Campus and the Birmingham School of Art on Margaret Street.
  • Birmingham School of Architecture The Birmingham School of Architecture facility was opened in 1908.
  • The City of Birmingham Education Committee was invited to submit a scheme for the establishment of a polytechnic bringing together a number of different colleges in the city in 1967.
  • Late in 1969, the post of director of the polytechnic was advertised.
  • This was the second polytechnic in Birmingham, the first – Birmingham Polytechnic Institution – having existed in the mid-19th century for ten years.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare88 mi
MKE Milwaukee122 mi
IND Indianapolis135 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
New York, NY639 mi · ~18h 28m drive
Hartford, CT699 mi · ~20h 12m drive
Providence, RI764 mi · ~22h 4m drive
Albany, NY643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Syracuse, NY524 mi · ~15h 8m drive
Rochester, NY452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Buffalo, NY386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Philadelphia, PA591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Pittsburgh, PA337 mi · ~9h 44m drive
Harrisburg, PA498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Newark, NJ631 mi · ~18h 14m drive
Washington, DC521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Baltimore, MD532 mi · ~15h 22m drive
Atlanta, GA557 mi · ~16h 5m drive
Charlotte, NC533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Raleigh, NC578 mi · ~16h 42m drive
Miami, FL1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive
Orlando, FL948 mi · ~27h 23m drive
Tampa, FL972 mi · ~28h 5m drive
Nashville, TN382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
New Orleans, LA838 mi · ~24h 13m drive
Richmond, VA549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Chicago, IL73 mi · ~2h 7m drive
Detroit, MI171 mi · ~4h 56m drive
Minneapolis, MN420 mi · ~12h 8m drive
St. Louis, MO296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
Kansas City, MO473 mi · ~13h 40m drive
Indianapolis, IN132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Columbus, OH207 mi · ~5h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH236 mi · ~6h 49m drive
Milwaukee, WI127 mi · ~3h 40m drive
Dallas, TX844 mi · ~24h 23m drive
Houston, TX968 mi · ~27h 58m drive
Austin, TX1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive
San Antonio, TX1089 mi · ~31h 28m drive
Los Angeles, CA1811 mi · ~52h 19m drive
San Francisco, CA1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive
San Diego, CA1799 mi · ~51h 58m drive
Seattle, WA1803 mi · ~52h 5m drive
Portland, OR1826 mi · ~52h 45m drive
Denver, CO989 mi · ~28h 34m drive
Phoenix, AZ1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive
Honolulu, HI4321 mi · ~124h 50m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Chicago O'Hare (ORD)88 miles
Rental car
132 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
176 min$106-176
Milwaukee (MKE)122 miles
Rental car
183 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
244 min$146-244

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