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The campus of Blue Hills Regional Technical School is in Canton, MA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Blue Hills Regional Technical School include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at Blue Hills Regional Technical School is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 19% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
In 2007-2008, Blue Hills Regional Technical School had 55 students enrolled (64 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The nine towns of the Blue Hills Regional Technical School District have come together in a collective effort to provide students the opportunity of electing to participate in a premier vocational technical school. Through a curriculum which emphasizes the integration of cutting edge technical programs and challenging academic courses, we will enable our students to become competent, caring and productive people in a diverse and changing world. Approved: June 5, 2001."
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Hills Regional Technical School
800 Randolph St
Canton, MA 02021
http://www.bluehills.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Hills Regional Technical School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Blue Hills Regional Technical School had a total enrollment of 55 students (64 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 5% |
| Women | 95% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 58% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 7% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 79% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Canton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 393 | 74 | 19% | 56 | 76% |
| Men | 54 | 9 | 17% | 3 | 33% |
| Women | 339 | 65 | 19% | 53 | 82% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Financial Aid:
Blue Hills Regional Technical School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 552300)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Hills Regional Technical School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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