Westmoreland County Community College
Westmoreland County Community College is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The school also has various education centers that serve the purpose of being alternative educational facilities. Many evening courses are offered at these education centers. Westmoreland was established back in 1970 and it now serves around 5500 students. Westmoreland has many different associate’s degree programs and there are also several diploma and certificate options. It has been ensuring that the community has access to comprehensive educational programs for several decades and continues to improve its offerings over time.
The Westmoreland nursing department gives students the chance to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. There are also advanced placement options for qualifying LPNs who are looking to become RNs. The success rates on the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for students at Westmoreland are generally higher than the national average. This school’s nursing program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Westmoreland’s associate’s degree in nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students5,084 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate58% |
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Community College of Allegheny County
28 miles away |
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Belmont College
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87 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
96 miles away |
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
100 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2003 - 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 | $124/credit | |
| In State Students | $248/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $372/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 | $5,580 | $11,160 | $16,740 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,680 | $17,360 | $26,040 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,500 | $31,000 | $46,500 |
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, 80% of Westmoreland County Community 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% | $4,147 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $346 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $1,576 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $1,772 |
| Federal Student Loans | 55% | $5,197 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $6,336 |
$6,913
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,018 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,681 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,264 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,027 |
| Over $110,000$11,217 |
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Student Population
5,084
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,102
Women
1,982
Men
43%
Full-time
57%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
90% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
