LCCTC is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in New Castle, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at LCCTC earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
LCCTC does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 76% were accepted.
LCCTC, in 2007-2008, had 73 students (25 full-time equivalent). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Education is a continuing life long process from the simple to the complex. The opportunity to prepare for practical nursing should be available to all regardless of their race,color,creed, disability, age, sex, national origin, sex preference. The faculty will accept individuals for their potential to profit by our educational program. Education is a continuing life long process from the simple to complex."
More complete details are provided below.
Lawrence County Career And Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
750 Phelps Way
New Castle, PA 16101-5099
http://www.lcvt.tec.pa.us
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 63 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for LCCTC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 63 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, LCCTC had a total enrollment of 73 students (25 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 26% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 82% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Castle, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 22 | 76% | 22 | 100% |
| Women | 28 | 22 | 79% | 22 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
LCCTC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2545000)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets LCCTC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
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