Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Dunmore.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,029 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 261 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 198 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,484, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,402 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students1,029 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 2 | 30 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 68 miles radius of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton
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Northampton County Area Community College - Monroe County Branch Campus
32 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
38 miles away |
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
38 miles away |
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SUNY Upstate Medical University
48 miles away |
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Binghamton University
48 miles away |
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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
52 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
62 miles away |
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Penn State Schuylkill
62 miles away |
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
65 miles away |
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SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
68 miles away |
Admission
78%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 930 to 1140 |
| ACT | 17 to 25 |
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 | $555/credit | |
| In State Students | $555/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $892/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $853/credit | |
| In State Students | $853/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,098/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 | $24,975 | $24,975 | $40,140 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,850 | $38,850 | $62,440 |
| BSN | 125 | $69,375 | $69,375 | $111,500 |
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, 93% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Worthington Scranton's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,451 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $1,836 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $3,554 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 58% | $4,519 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $5,294 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $7,164 |
$14,042
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,031 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,857 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,531 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$18,652 |
| Over $110,000$19,514 |
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Student Population
1,029
Undergrads
0
Graduates
501
Women
528
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
76% |
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Hispanic |
7% |
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Asian |
7% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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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.
