Penn State Abington
Penn State Abington is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Abington.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,893 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,056 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 876 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 50% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Penn State Abington's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,540, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,582 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students3,893 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 21 | 166 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 28 miles radius of Penn State Abington
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Park House at Providence Point
3 miles away |
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New Courtland Education Center
6 miles away |
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Temple University
10 miles away |
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Rutgers University-Camden
12 miles away |
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Brooks Alternative Tech School
18 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Peter Beck Community
18 miles away |
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Thomas Edison State University
19 miles away |
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The College of New Jersey
20 miles away |
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
21 miles away |
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Rowan University
28 miles away |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 970 to 1200 |
| ACT | 21 to 27 |
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 | $557/credit | |
| In State Students | $557/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $899/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $857/credit | |
| In State Students | $857/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,107/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 | $25,065 | $25,065 | $40,455 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,990 | $38,990 | $62,930 |
| BSN | 125 | $69,625 | $69,625 | $112,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $42,850 | $42,850 | $55,350 |
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, 79% of Penn State Abington's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,895 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $1,283 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 39% | $3,753 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $4,281 |
| Federal Student Loans | 49% | $5,116 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $11,004 |
$14,551
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,144 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,106 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,764 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,334 |
| Over $110,000$21,325 |
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Student Population
3,888
Undergrads
5
Graduates
1,986
Women
1,907
Men
85%
Full-time
15%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
45% |
|
Asian |
15% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
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.
