Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing

What Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing does

Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) is a non-profit, CCNE-accredited nursing college operating as the sixth academic college of Illinois State University, a public state university. Founded in 1919 as the Mennonite Sanitarium Training School and reorganized into ISU in 1999, MCN delivers the BSN, MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner), DNP, and PhD in Nursing, plus a post-graduate APRN certificate, across two Illinois campuses in Normal (headquarters at Edwards Hall) and Springfield (opened 2023, operated with Memorial Health). Product mix is divided across a 4-year traditional BSN, an online RN-to-BSN completion program (31 credit hours, 8-week courses), graduate/doctoral study, and continuing education anchored by a Transcultural Nursing study abroad program and a Nursing Leadership Academy. The core technology platform is a $18 million, 26,000-square-foot Nursing Simulation Center (expanded fall 2024) that combines high-fidelity patient simulators, virtual reality, interdisciplinary collaboration space, and a co-located Memorial Learning Center simulation lab in Springfield (16,000 sq ft, 10 simulated environments).

Revenue is tuition-driven under ISU's centralized rate structure (per credit hour / semester), supplemented by state appropriations, federal grants (HRSA ANEW, NWD, CAUSE, AENT; HHS diversity grant), and private donations channeled through 89+ scholarships ($314,950 awarded to 246 students in Fall 2025). The institution is dependent on a network of clinical placement partners across central Illinois (Memorial Health, Advocate Health, Heritage Enterprises, plus long-term care, school district, and public health sites) for hands-on training and downstream graduate employment. As a public university unit, MCN is not a venture-backed entity and does not publish revenue; the consolidated academic unit is governed by ISU administrative structures rather than a standalone board.

Name

Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing

Legal name

Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University

Website

https://nursing.illinoisstate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mennonite College of Nursing is a CCNE-accredited nursing college within Illinois State University offering BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD, and online RN-to-BSN programs across two Illinois campuses and a $18 million simulation center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Nursing education
• BSN programs
• Graduate nursing
• Clinical simulation
• Nursing workforce

Headquarters

HQ city

Normal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Educational Programs: Revenue generated from tuition for undergraduate (BSN), graduate (MSN, DNP, PhD), and professional development programs. Students pay per credit hour or semester tuition rates determined by Illinois State University.
2. Private Scholarships Administration: While not direct revenue, the college administers over 100 private scholarships totaling $314,950 awarded to 246 students (Fall 2025 statistics), demonstrating significant donor-funded student support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mennonite College of Nursing delivers accredited nursing degree programs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN to BSN, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing) and post-graduate APRN certificates to prospective and practicing nurses. Programs are offered on-campus in Normal, IL, at a regional Springfield campus in partnership with Memorial Health, and fully online for the RN to BSN completion track, supported by a 26,000-square-foot Simulation Center featuring virtual reality and high-fidelity patient simulators.

Product overview

Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University operates as a comprehensive nursing education institution offering multiple degree programs (BSN, MSN-FNP, DNP, PhD) and certificate programs across two campuses (Normal and Springfield). The portfolio centers on undergraduate and graduate nursing education with integrated simulation-based clinical training facilities. The core products include traditional and online BSN pathways, graduate nursing programs (MSN-FNP, PhD, DNP), and the flagship Simulation Center featuring virtual reality and advanced simulation technology. Supporting offerings include the Transcultural Nursing study abroad program, Nursing Leadership Academy, and the Hewett Hall themed living-learning community. All programs maintain CCNE accreditation with consistently high NCLEX pass rates (94-100%) and strong clinical partnerships across central Illinois.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Prelicensure bachelor degree program preparing students for careers as registered nurses through campus-based instruction at the Normal, IL location, with clinical partnerships across central Illinois healthcare systems.
• Online RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Fully online 31-credit-hour program designed for licensed registered nurses who have completed an associate's degree or diploma to earn their bachelor's degree. Features 8-week online courses with flexible full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) study options.
• Traditional BSN at Springfield Transfer student program at the Springfield regional campus in partnership with Memorial Health, featuring clinical placements across five hospital settings (Springfield, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Taylorville, Decatur), access to a state-of-the-art simulation lab, and opportunities for paid employment and post-graduation job placement.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Advanced practice nursing doctoral program producing nurse practitioners and clinical leaders.
• PhD in Nursing Research-focused doctoral program preparing nurse scientists and faculty for academic careers.
• Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP) Graduate program preparing advanced practice registered nurses specializing in family primary care. Achieved a 100% FNP certification pass rate for Fall 2025.
• Transcultural Nursing Experience Program Standalone study abroad opportunity for undergraduate nursing students offering observational hours in international healthcare settings, immersive cultural experiences, and development of culturally competent global citizenship skills. Typical duration is 7-10 days during spring break or summer.
• Nursing Leadership Academy Standalone program launched in 2017 focused on developing student leadership skills and preparing nurses for leadership roles in healthcare.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% NCLEX pass rate (2025), ranking 3rd in Illinois
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Memorial HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership established in 2023 to open MCN Springfield location at 206 North Grand Ave. Students develop skills in state-of-the-art simulation lab and receive clinical placements tied to coursework across five different hospital settings (Springfield, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Taylorville, and Decatur). Students can work part-time as patient care technicians and are actively recruited for full-time employment post-graduation.
• Advocate HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRN to BSN program is eligible for Advocate Health Preferred Educational Partnership Benefits, offering preferential enrollment and potential employment pathway for graduates.
• Healthcare Systems and Facilities (Central Illinois)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnerships with healthcare systems, long-term care facilities, school districts, and public health agencies across central Illinois to support real-world clinical education for nursing students.
• Heritage EnterprisesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeritage Enterprises has partnered with MCN since 1999, providing innovative education models, clinical rotation sites, and scholarship support. Many students' first clinical experiences occur at Heritage Enterprises facilities, and graduates become team members receiving continuing nursing education through advanced simulation.
• Illinois Association of Colleges of NursingminorOthersProfessional membership organization for nursing education institutions in Illinois.
• American Association of Colleges of NursingminorOthersNational professional membership organization representing universities and colleges with nursing education programs.
• National Hartford Centers of Gerontological NursingminorOthersProfessional membership recognizing excellence in gerontological nursing education.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Chamberlain University: Large nursing-focused university with nationwide online and campus programs. Comparable to MCN's online RN to BSN offering but operates at significantly larger scale with national reach and Adtalem parent backing.

Direct peers

• University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing: Public Illinois university college of nursing offering BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Directly comparable to MCN in program structure, state-university positioning, and Illinois nursing workforce mission, though at larger scale.
• Northern Illinois University School of Nursing: Public Illinois state university nursing school offering BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Closest geographic peer to MCN with similar Illinois public university positioning and regional student recruitment.
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing: Public Illinois state university nursing program offering BSN, MSN, DNP programs. Comparable to MCN as a sister Illinois state university nursing school with similar public funding model and workforce development mission.
• Rush University College of Nursing: Chicago-based college of nursing offering BSN, MSN, DNP programs with strong clinical placement model. Comparable to MCN in academic structure and nursing education focus, with similar urban/regional drawing patterns.
• Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing: Illinois-based nursing school offering BSN, MSN, DNP programs with emphasis on Jesuit values and clinical partnerships. Comparable to MCN in Illinois nursing education market and Catholic-affiliated tradition.

Regional players

• Millikin University School of Nursing: Central Illinois private university nursing program offering BSN. Comparable to MCN in regional Illinois nursing education market, though smaller scale and not a direct academic competitor.
• Bradley University Department of Nursing: Central Illinois private university nursing program offering BSN and graduate programs. Comparable to MCN's Normal campus in geographic market and student demographics, though smaller private-program positioning.
• Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing: Peoria, Illinois-based private nursing college offering BSN and graduate programs. Comparable to MCN as a central Illinois nursing school with hospital-affiliated heritage and similar regional student market.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University College of Health Professions: Online-only, competency-based nursing programs (BSN, MSN) at low tuition. Direct competitor to MCN's online RN to BSN program with national reach and disruptive pricing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/169082547194
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/illinois-state-university-mennonite-college-of-nursing
• Instagraminstagram.com/isu_nursing/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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