Greater Lowell Technical School
Greater Lowell Technical School (GLTHS) is located in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts. The technical school was established in 1967. It is a high school that also offers many educational opportunities for adults who are looking to further their career prospects. It offers a large number of technical programs for students to choose from. These technical programs are designed to help students to learn important skills that will help them to transition into careers as professionals. This school has become an important part of the community and has been working hard to educate the population in various fields ever since its inception.
GLTHS has a nursing program that will help prospective nurses to realize their career goals, too. The school offers a practical nursing program that allows students to work toward earning a licensed practical nurse (LPN) diploma. This 40-week course is designed to teach all of the essential elements that an LPN will need to know. Successful graduates of the program will earn the right to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam. The program has many classroom sessions and will also feature clinical experiences at various healthcare facilities in the area. This practical nursing program is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is also accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students79 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate100% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 50 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 92 miles radius of Greater Lowell Technical School
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Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing
11 miles away |
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Assabet Valley Regional Technical School
22 miles away |
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Blue Hills Regional Technical School
36 miles away |
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Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
36 miles away |
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Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
39 miles away |
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Diman Regional Technical Institute
67 miles away |
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Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical School
75 miles away |
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Norwich Technical High School/Adult Licensed Practical Nurse Program
84 miles away |
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Charles H McCann Technical School
87 miles away |
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Albert I Prince Technical High School
92 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Council on Occupational Education 04/26/2013 - Current |
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions 07/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
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).
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 57% of Greater Lowell Technical School's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $2,934 |
| Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 29% | $7,250 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,985
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,985 |
| $30,001 to $48,000-- |
| $48,001 to $75,000-- |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
79
Undergrads
0
Graduates
66
Women
13
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
46% |
|
Black/African American |
34% |
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Hispanic |
15% |
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Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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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 Massachusetts state board of nursing.
