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Students attend Riverside School Of Health Careers in Newport News, VA, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Riverside School Of Health Careers degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Riverside School Of Health Careers is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that the school only let in 31% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
There are 286 students at Riverside School Of Health Careers (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MISSION
Why We Are Here - To educate students to become caring competent health care professionals
who will improve the health and well-being of those they serve.
VISION
What We Aspire to Be - To be the educational center of choice renowned for academic and clinical excellence in a student-centered environment.
VALUES
What We Believe In - What We Stand For"
More complete details are provided below.
Riverside School Of Health Careers
316 Main St.
Newport News, VA 23601
General Phone: (757) 240-2200
http://www.riverside-online.com/rshc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 129 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 30 | radiographer |
Number of programs and degrees for Riverside School Of Health Careers in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 99 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Riverside School Of Health Careers had a total enrollment of 286 students (340 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 9% |
| Women | 91% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newport News, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 11 | 31% | 11 | 100% |
| Men | 3 | 1 | 33% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 33 | 10 | 30% | 10 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Riverside School Of Health Careers participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2140000)
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Riverside School Of Health Careers Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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