Moravian College
Moravian College is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bethlehem.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,446 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 477 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 391 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Moravian College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $40,293, and fees were $1,731. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $40,293 and $1,731 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students2,446 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Moravian Church |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate82% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1922 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/26/2012 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1010 to 1210 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Required |
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).
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 | $1,120/credit | |
In State Students | $1,120/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,120/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $873/credit | |
In State Students | $873/credit | |
Out of State Students | $873/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 | $50,400 | $50,400 | $50,400 |
ADN | 70 | $78,400 | $78,400 | $78,400 |
BSN | 125 | $140,000 | $140,000 | $140,000 |
FNP | 50 | $43,650 | $43,650 | $43,650 |
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, 100% of Moravian 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 | 30% | $4,473 |
Other Federal Grant | 21% | $887 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $3,906 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $23,060 |
Federal Student Loans | 81% | $5,942 |
Private Loans | 6% | $14,394 |
$28,193
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,345 |
$30,001 to $48,000$21,964 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,827 |
$75,001 to $110,000$27,295 |
Over $110,000$32,292 |
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Student Population
2,083
Undergrads
363
Graduates
1,515
Women
931
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
72% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
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.