SUNY Downstate Medical Center
SUNY Downstate Medical Center is a public institution in Brooklyn, New York. It includes a College of Medicine along with a College of Nursing. It ranks eighth in the nation for the number of alumni who are now faculty at American medical schools. It is also one of the largest employers in Brooklyn. SUNY Downstate Medical Center was established in 1860, several years after opening as a hospital. 57 students were admitted the first school year. SUNY Downstate Medical Center now enrolls close to 2,000 students annually. The College of Nursing is one of only four nursing colleges in New York State that offers master’s degree programs with all the major specializations, including Nurse Anesthesia and Nurse Midwifery.
The SUNY Downstate Medical Center offers three BSN programs and an MSN program. The BSN options include RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, and traditional BSN programs. All programs are CCNE-accredited. The medical center was originally a hospital and still serves patients. Nursing students get to receive hands-on training at the medical center and nearby healthcare facilities. The college also offers an advanced certificate in nursing education. This certificate is intended for Registered Nurses with master’s or doctorate degrees who want to pursue educational roles.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students1,792 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 29 | 108 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 12 miles radius of SUNY Downstate Medical Center
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CUNY Medgar Evers College
1 miles away |
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CUNY New York City College of Technology
4 miles away |
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CUNY Graduate School and University Center
7 miles away |
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CUNY Hunter College
8 miles away |
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New Jersey City University
8 miles away |
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CUNY York College
8 miles away |
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Manhattan Adult Learning Center
11 miles away |
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College of Staten Island CUNY
11 miles away |
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CUNY City College
11 miles away |
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Merit Technical Institute
12 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 04/30/1971 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
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Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 11/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
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 | $278/credit | |
| In State Students | $278/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $680/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $453/credit | |
| In State Students | $453/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $925/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 | $12,510 | $12,510 | $30,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $47,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $34,750 | $34,750 | $85,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $46,250 |
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
Student Population
225
Undergrads
1,567
Graduates
1,108
Women
684
Men
82%
Full-time
18%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
38% |
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Asian |
27% |
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Black/African American |
19% |
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Hispanic |
9% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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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 New York state board of nursing.
