Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing is in a small city, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.
Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 46% were accepted.
Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing, in 2005, had 136 students (136 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Wilkes - Barre Area Vocational Technical School Of Practical Nursing
Jumper Rd
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
Admissions Phone: (570) 822-6539
Financial Aid Phone: (570) 822-6539
http://www.wbpracticalnursing.com
Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 88 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 88 | 1 |
In 2005, Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 136 students (136 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 | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Other Races | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
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 | 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 | 124 | 57 | 46% | 57 | 100% |
| Men | 13 | 5 | 38% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 111 | 52 | 47% | 52 | 100% |
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) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (570) 822-6539
Financial Aid:
Wilkes Barre VoTech School Of Practical Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2529800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (570) 822-6539
(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 14% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
On-campus library
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