Penn State Shenango
Penn State Shenango is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Sharon.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 490 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 65 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 36 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 55%). Every year 24% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Penn State Shenango's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $12,474, and fees were $850. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,960 and $850 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students490 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate55% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 21 |
| Certificate | 2 | 9 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 53 miles radius of Penn State Shenango
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Youngstown State University
11 miles away |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
27 miles away |
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Kent State University at Geauga
37 miles away |
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Alliance Career Centre - Robert T. White School of Practical Nursing
38 miles away |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Venango Campus
42 miles away |
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Kent State University at East Liverpool
43 miles away |
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Kent State University at Kent
44 miles away |
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
48 miles away |
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
48 miles away |
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University of Akron Main Campus
53 miles away |
Admission
74%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1110 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| 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 | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
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 | $504/credit | |
| In State Students | $504/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $832/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $765/credit | |
| In State Students | $765/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,024/credit | |
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 | $22,680 | $22,680 | $37,440 |
| ADN | 70 | $35,280 | $35,280 | $58,240 |
| BSN | 125 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $104,000 |
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, 97% of Penn State Shenango's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $5,327 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,311 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $2,473 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 87% | $4,631 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,541 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $7,067 |
$17,075
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,625 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,596 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,620 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,923 |
| Over $110,000$22,346 |
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Student Population
490
Undergrads
0
Graduates
351
Women
139
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
69% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
19% |
|
Black/African American |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
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.
