Allen College
Allen College is a private healthcare-focused institution located in Waterloo, Iowa, affiliated with UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital. The college specializes in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nursing and health sciences, offering hands-on clinical preparation for healthcare careers.
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular DecisionAssociate of Science in Radiography (ASR) priority deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionDiagnostic Medical Sonography and Medical Laboratory Science priority deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidFAFSA completion for scholarship consideration | March 1, 2027 |
| Financial AidPriority financial aid deadline (Fall semester) | May 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Leadership: Describe how you have taken initiative, assumed responsibility, and been an active group participant over time in a leadership role.
Service: Discuss and provide example(s) of your community involvement within the last 3 years as well as your beliefs about the importance of community and service to community.
Diversity: Discuss your experience with diversity including culture, ethnicity, socio-economic status, disabilities, and sexual orientation. How do your beliefs about culture affect your life and learning?
Life Experience: Describe one specific challenge you have had in life and how you overcame it.
Support System: Describe your support system and expectations for assistance in your educational efforts as well as in your work/life/school balance.
Professional Goals: Identify your specific short- and long-term professional goals. Describe your plan to accomplish these goals.
Personal Essay: What influenced your decision to pursue a health profession? Please share any additional information you would like considered in the admission process.