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Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing can be found in Wilkes Barre, PA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing are in nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2007-2008, 159 students were enrolled in Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing.
More complete details are provided below.
Wilkes Barre Area Career And Technical Center Practical Nursing
350 Jumper Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
General Phone: (570) 822-6539
http://www.wbpracnsg.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 73 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 159 students (273 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 82% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 4% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 25% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 66% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilkes-Barre, 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 | 128 | 76 | 59% | 76 | 100% |
| Men | 18 | 12 | 67% | 12 | 100% |
| Women | 110 | 64 | 58% | 62 | 97% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not 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 | not required |
Financial Aid:
Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2529800)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical 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% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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