Bethlehem, PA is home to St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing. Bethlehem is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 44% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 492. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 582.
The school has 138 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The web address is http://www.slhhn.org/body.cfm?id=288"
More complete details are provided below.
St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing
801 Ostrum Street
Bethlehem, PA 18015
General Phone: (610) 954-3401
http://www.slhn-lehighvalley.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 67 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 67 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 138 students (155 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 91% |
| New Jersey | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing offers campus housing for 43 of its 155 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethlehem, 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 | 45 | 20 | 44% | 15 | 75% |
| Men | 6 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Women | 39 | 19 | 49% | 15 | 79% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 492 | 576 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 582 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 490 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,945 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,945 |
| Room and board | $ 4,700 |
| Room charge | $ 2,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 657400)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets St Lukes Hospital School Of Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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