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Watts College of Nursing

Durham, North Carolina 27705-2505

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Watts College of Nursing is a private urban institution in Durham, North Carolina. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 134 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
134Students
11:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Watts College of Nursing Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (2)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
134
Gender Split
81% / 19%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 25%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
24 mi(42 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
120 mi(208 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
225 mi(390 min)

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