The campus of Dixon is in Willow Grove, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Dixon include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Dixon is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply.
In 2007-2008, Dixon had 244 students enrolled (269 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School Of Nursing
2500 Maryland Rd Ste 200
Willow Grove, PA 19090-1284
General Phone: (215) 481-5500
http://www.amh.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 108 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Dixon in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 108 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Dixon had a total enrollment of 244 students (269 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Dixon participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 708700)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dixon Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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