Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing is in Troy, New York. Troy is a small city. The school is a public institution. Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Certificate.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing are accepted.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 87 students study at Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing (in 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Questar III is an educational cooperative providing leadership and creating student success through shared instructional and support services to schools and their communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing
35 Colleen Road
Troy, NY 12180
General Phone: (518) 273-2264
Admissions Phone: (518) 273-2264
Financial Aid Phone: (518) 273-2264
http://www.questar.org
Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 67 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 67 | 1 |
In 2005, Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 87 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 88% |
| Connecticut | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 92 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Troy, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 180 | 110 | 61% | 89 | 81% |
| Men | 20 | 13 | 65% | 8 | 62% |
| Women | 160 | 97 | 61% | 81 | 84% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not 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) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (518) 273-2264
Financial Aid:
Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2138500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (518) 273-2264
Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing has a tenure system for faculty.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rensselaer BOCES - School Of Practical Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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