CUNY Hostos Community College
CUNY Hostos Community College is located in Bronx, New York and is a member of the City University of New York (CUNY) community college system. The full name of this school is actually Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College of the City University of New York. The school is named after a Puerto Rican writer, educator, and patriot. It. It was established back in 1968 as a way to meet the educational needs of the Puerto Rican and Hispanic community. This school has the distinction of offering many courses in Spanish as well as English. Currently, the college serves over 6500 students and there are many associate’s degree programs and a few certificate programs for students to take part in.
The Hostos Community College offers a practical nursing certificate program as well as an associate’s degree in nursing program. The practical nursing program is designed to take three semesters and the associate’s degree program is designed to be completed in five semesters. Both programs are designed to give nursing students a complete education that will allow them to meet the needs of patients in a variety of different healthcare settings. The curriculum will take place in lecture halls and there will also be a number of simulation experiences given to students. Both nursing programs are accredited by the New York State Education Department.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students7,211 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 37 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 18 miles radius of CUNY Hostos Community College
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CUNY Bronx Community College
3 miles away |
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CUNY LaGuardia Community College
5 miles away |
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
8 miles away |
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Hudson County Community College
9 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
10 miles away |
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Bergen Community College
13 miles away |
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Essex County College
14 miles away |
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Passaic County Community College
14 miles away |
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CUNY Kingsborough Community College
17 miles away |
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Nassau Community College
18 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1974 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| 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 | $210/credit | |
| In State Students | $210/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $320/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 | $9,450 | $9,450 | $14,400 |
| ADN | 70 | $14,700 | $14,700 | $22,400 |
| BSN | 125 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $40,000 |
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, 90% of CUNY Hostos Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 87% | $4,771 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $255 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $3,439 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 3% | $6,029 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,334
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,846 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,988 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,026 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,318 |
| Over $110,000$13,618 |
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Student Population
7,211
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,799
Women
2,412
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
63% |
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Black/African American |
27% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Asian |
3% |
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White |
2% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and New York state board of nursing.
