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Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing is the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not offer open admission. Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing admitted just 27% of applicants in 2007.
The school had 141 enrolled students in 2007.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing
4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
General Phone: (412) 578-5531
http://www.wphs.org/education
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 50 | 1 |
In 2007, Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing had a total enrollment of 141 students (141 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 | 88% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing offers campus housing for 90 of its 141 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, 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 | 41 | 11 | 27% | 11 | 100% |
| Women | 35 | 11 | 31% | 11 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,174 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,174 |
| Room and board | $ 2,200 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 658300)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Pennsylvania Hospital School Of Nursing 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% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Career counseling On-campus day care Offers campus housing
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