Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Pittsburgh.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 107 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 14 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 7 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 50%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,560, and fees were $1,695. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,560 and $1,695 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students107 |
Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 6 | 47 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 112 miles radius of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
1 miles away |
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
3 miles away |
St Margaret School of Nursing
5 miles away |
Citizens School of Nursing
12 miles away |
Heritage Valley Sewickley School of Nursing
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Washington Hospital School of Nursing
25 miles away |
Trinity Health System School of Nursing
37 miles away |
Jameson Health System
44 miles away |
Commonwealth Technical Institute
54 miles away |
Huron School of Nursing
112 miles away |
Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (DNUR) - Diploma programs ACEN 12/01/1958 - Current |
Admission
58%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required |
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 | $50 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing'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% | $3,467 |
Other Federal Grant | -- | -- |
State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $2,002 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
Federal Student Loans | 100% | $2,908 |
Private Loans | 50% | $10,775 |
$20,107
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$15,005 |
$30,001 to $48,000$21,709 |
$48,001 to $75,000-- |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,825 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
107
Undergrads
0
Graduates
95
Women
12
Men
100%
Full-time
0%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
89% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Hispanic |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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.