Peninsula College
Peninsula College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in Port Angeles town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,094 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Peninsula College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,849, and fees were $498. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,849 and $903 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students2,094 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Peninsula College ADN program is approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission. Students who graduate from the two year curriculum are awarded an Associate Degree and are eligible to apply to sit for the State Board Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.
The curriculum concentrates on critical thinking, as well as offering experiences for hands on practical experience in various clinical settings and in Laboratories. Assessment is carried out through multiple choice tests, written papers, math tests, journal assignments, instructor evaluation for clinical and laboratory practices, and self evaluation procedures.
Clinical rotations are offered in healthcare settings at various locations such as nursing homes and hospitals. Clinical hours are offered at different hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Applicants to the program are expected to show proof of ability to provide transportation to and from clinical sites as well as being able to cover outfitting and malpractice liability insurance.
The nursing curriculum is highly demanding and it will be difficult to maintain full time employment at the same as being enrolled in the program.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 5 | 18 |
Certificate | 10 | 23 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 11/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2005 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $105/credit | |
In State Students | $105/credit | |
Out of State Students | $119/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 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $5,355 |
ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $8,330 |
BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $14,875 |
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, 89% of Peninsula 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 | 53% | $4,321 |
Other Federal Grant | 12% | $1,130 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 42% | $3,103 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $2,223 |
Federal Student Loans | 10% | $4,958 |
Private Loans | 1% | $11,000 |
$6,658
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,591 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,740 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,887 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,168 |
Over $110,000$11,624 |
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Student Population
2,094
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,117
Women
977
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
60% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.