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Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program

Overview of Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program

The campus of Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program is in Folcroft, PA, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Selectivity

Admission at Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program had 69 students enrolled (69 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program
Delmar Dr and Henderson Blvd
Folcroft, PA 19032-1998
General Phone: (610) 583-2934
http://204.13.204.5/ps/nursing.htm

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine86licensed practical nurse

Number of programs and degrees for Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years861

Student Body

In 2007, Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program had a total enrollment of 69 students (69 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men5%
Women95%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White26%
Black67%
Hispanic1%
Asian4%
American Indian2%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-194%
20-217%
22-2413%
25-2920%
30-349%
35-3919%
40-4914%
50-649%

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating34%

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Folcroft, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total543972%39100%
Men22100%2100%
Women523771%37100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Financial Aid:
Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3128400)

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Degree Programs (2007)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Minority % of student body
Female % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 19%Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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