Penn State Schuylkill
Penn State Schuylkill is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in Schuylkill Haven town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 732 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 178 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 146 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 82%). Every year 38% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Penn State Schuylkill's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $13,484, and fees were $914. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,402 and $914 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students732 |
Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate82% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 1 | 25 |
Certificate | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 52 miles radius of Penn State Schuylkill
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
22 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
22 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton
25 miles away |
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
29 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
40 miles away |
Harrisburg Area Community College - Lancaster Campus
42 miles away |
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
43 miles away |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
45 miles away |
Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Peter Beck Community
48 miles away |
Northampton County Area Community College - Monroe County Branch Campus
52 miles away |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 900 to 1110 |
ACT | 16 to 25 |
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 | $555/credit | |
In State Students | $555/credit | |
Out of State Students | $892/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $853/credit | |
In State Students | $853/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,098/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 | $24,975 | $24,975 | $40,140 |
ADN | 70 | $38,850 | $38,850 | $62,440 |
BSN | 125 | $69,375 | $69,375 | $111,500 |
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, 97% of Penn State Schuylkill's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 50% | $4,641 |
Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,332 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $3,465 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 84% | $4,411 |
Federal Student Loans | 76% | $5,594 |
Private Loans | 11% | $9,460 |
$13,780
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,364 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,901 |
$48,001 to $75,000$13,486 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,743 |
Over $110,000$18,927 |
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Student Population
732
Undergrads
0
Graduates
427
Women
305
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Asian |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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.