Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Lewistown town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 31 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 24 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 23 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 94%). Every year 94% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,889, and fees were $3,253. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,889 and $3,253 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students31 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate94% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 7 |
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Nursing schools located within 126 miles radius of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing
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76 miles away |
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87 miles away |
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109 miles away |
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121 miles away |
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
124 miles away |
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
125 miles away |
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
125 miles away |
Harcum College
126 miles away |
Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs ACEN 10/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
43%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $75 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $350/credit | |
In State Students | $350/credit | |
Out of State Students | $350/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 |
ADN | 70 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $24,500 |
BSN | 125 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $43,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 81% of Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School of Nursing's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 56% | $2,472 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 56% | $4,756 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $500 |
Federal Student Loans | 69% | $5,368 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$28,534
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$26,845 |
$30,001 to $48,000$29,299 |
$48,001 to $75,000$28,431 |
$75,001 to $110,000$34,699 |
Over $110,000$34,699 |
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Student Population
31
Undergrads
0
Graduates
25
Women
6
Men
90%
Full-time
10%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
97% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Asian |
0% |
Hispanic |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.