UConn School of Nursing

What UConn School of Nursing does

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut is a public academic unit that delivers nursing education across the full degree continuum — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated Second-Degree CEIN/BS, Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD in Nursing — and is the only Connecticut institution to offer this complete range. Instruction is delivered across three physical campuses (Storrs, Avery Point, Waterbury) and online, supported by a Clinical Simulation Learning Center featuring high-fidelity simulation labs, skills labs, and specialty-specific simulation (obstetrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, medical-surgical) overseen by a Director of Simulation-Based Education. The school also pursues research in sleep science, cardiovascular health, cancer survivorship, pain management, and biobehavioral health, with faculty holding NIH funding and FAAN/FAANP fellowships.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across tuition and fees from undergraduate and graduate cohorts (in-state and out-of-state), state appropriations via UConn 2000 and Connecticut bonding, NIH and other research grants, and philanthropic gifts — most notably a $50 million gift from alumna Elisabeth C. DeLuca '69 (the largest in university history), which funded the school's renaming in September 2025, a new 92,000 sq.ft. five-story facility (DeLuca Hall) opening in late 2026, simulation equipment, scholarships, and programmatic support. Programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and clinical training is delivered through partnerships with Connecticut hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Customer segments include traditional undergraduate BSN students, career changers in the accelerated CEIN program, working RNs pursuing online MS and certificates, DNP candidates, and doctoral researchers. The school markets through its institutional website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X, complemented by events such as Research & Scholarship Day, the Aging Research & Networking Event, and commencement. The school ranks #1 in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans, #4 in Best Online Nursing Programs, and #40 in Undergraduate Nursing Programs for 2025.

Name

UConn School of Nursing

Legal name

University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing

Website

https://nursing.uconn.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut is a public nursing school offering BSN, accelerated CEIN, online MS, DNP, and PhD programs across Storrs, Avery Point, and Waterbury campuses, serving undergraduate and graduate nursing students in Connecticut and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Nursing education programs
• Undergraduate nursing degrees
• Graduate nursing programs
• Doctoral nursing degrees
• Nursing simulation training

Headquarters

HQ city

Storrs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public university nursing program with standard tuition structure for in-state and out-of-state students across undergraduate and graduate programs
2. Major Gift - Elisabeth DeLuca: $50 million gift from UConn alum Elisabeth C. DeLuca '69 (NUR), with $20 million going directly to construction costs, $5 million for equipment, and remainder for student scholarships and programmatic support
3. Grants and Research Funding: NIH and other research grants supporting faculty research programs in sleep science, cardiovascular health, cancer survivorship, and other nursing research areas
4. State Funding: Balance of construction costs funded through UConn 2000 and State of Connecticut bonding

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing delivers nursing education across the full degree continuum — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated Second-Degree BS/CEIN, Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Ph.D. in Nursing — at Storrs, Avery Point, and Waterbury campuses and online. Programs combine classroom instruction with high-fidelity simulation at the Clinical Simulation Learning Center and hands-on clinical placements at Connecticut healthcare facilities. The school also conducts NIH-funded research and offers specialized centers in pain management, biobehavioral health, life story innovations, and nursing-engineering innovation.

Product overview

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing at the University of Connecticut offers a comprehensive portfolio of nursing education programs spanning undergraduate to doctoral levels. The school provides a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an Accelerated Second-Degree CEIN/BS Program, Online Master of Science and Graduate Certificates, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and a Ph.D. in Nursing. The school is distinguished by its high-tech Clinical Simulation Learning Center, the new DeLuca Hall facility opening in late 2026, and its commitment to healthcare innovation and cutting-edge research. As the only higher education institution in Connecticut to offer the full range of BS, MS, DNP, and Ph.D. degrees in nursing, the school emphasizes hands-on clinical experiences, simulation-based education, and interdisciplinary research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) A four-year undergraduate program at the Storrs campus combining liberal arts education with professional nursing preparation, leading to NCLEX licensure eligibility as a registered nurse. Designed for traditional prospective undergraduate students.
• Accelerated Second-Degree BS/CEIN Program A one-year accelerated BSN program for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in another field, offered at Avery Point, Storrs, and Waterbury campuses. Designed for career changers seeking a fast path to RN licensure.
• Online Master of Science (MS) and Graduate Certificates Online graduate programs preparing nurse leaders to synthesize evidence and translate it into practice to advance health locally and globally. Includes post-master's certificates in nursing specialties. Targets working RNs nationwide.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) A practice-focused doctoral program with two points of entry designed for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurse leaders, midwives, nurse anesthetists, administrators, and educators. Delivered online with a focus on practice and leadership.
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Nursing A research-focused doctoral program committed to theory, philosophy, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research approaches. Designed to train nurse scientists and academic researchers.
• Waterbury-to-Storrs Nursing Pathway (BS in Nursing) A pathway program allowing students to begin nursing education at the Waterbury campus and transition to the Storrs campus for degree completion. Designed for students seeking a regional starting point.
• Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Urban Service Track Program A program focused on serving urban communities and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved populations, integrated into the BSN curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• #1 ranking for Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)coreOthersAccrediting body for the baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program. Located at 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001.
• UConn Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research institute supporting faculty excellence in research, mentoring, and community engagement. InCHIP Excellence Awards recognize faculty achievements.
• Connecticut AHEC (Area Health Education Center)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerCT AHEC program implementing Food as Medicine initiatives, turning 'eat better' prescriptions into practice through community health interventions.
• Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate faculty connection through Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center for healthcare innovation initiatives.
• Connecticut healthcare facilities and hospitalsregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement partnerships providing hands-on training sites for nursing students across Connecticut

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• University of Connecticut School of Medicine: The sibling academic unit within the same parent university; shares faculty (e.g., Joy Elwell has a dual appointment) and research infrastructure, and intersects with UConn Nursing on interprofessional education and clinical simulation.

Direct peers

• Boston College Connell School of Nursing: A research-intensive Northeast nursing school with BS, MS, DNP, and PhD programs, strong U.S. News rankings, and FAAN-level faculty — directly comparable in mission, scale, and program mix.
• Yale School of Nursing: Yale School of Nursing is the closest geographic and competitive peer — a Connecticut-based, research-intensive nursing school offering MSN, DNP, and PhD programs with national rankings and significant NIH-funded research. Comparable in mission, degree portfolio, and clinical-research positioning.
• Northeastern University School of Nursing (Bouvé): Northeastern's nursing programs offer a similar BS-through-PhD portfolio with strong co-op/clinical placement models and national rankings; a direct academic peer for prospective students weighing UConn.

Broad incumbents

• Duke University School of Nursing: A top-ranked national nursing school with strong DNP, PhD, and online MSN programs; a benchmark for UConn's online strategy and faculty research profile.
• Johns Hopkins School of Nursing: A national benchmark research-intensive nursing school consistently #1 in DNP and research rankings; relevant comparator for UConn's PhD and research trajectory and for benchmarking UConn's online programs.
• University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing: An Ivy-league research-intensive nursing school with full BS-to-PhD portfolio and high national rankings; comparable on research output, degree breadth, and online graduate program scale.

Regional players

• MGH Institute of Health Professions: A Boston-area graduate-focused health professions school offering MSN, DNP, and certificate programs anchored by a major hospital system — a regional peer competing for the same Northeast applicant and clinical placement pool.
• Sacred Heart University College of Nursing: Another Connecticut-based nursing program offering BSN, MSN, and DNP tracks, competing with UConn for clinical placements and the same regional applicant pool.
• Quinnipiac University School of Nursing: A Connecticut-based nursing school offering BSN, MSN, and DNP programs that competes directly with UConn for in-state applicants, faculty, and clinical placement sites within the same regional talent pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uconn-school-of-nursing

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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