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Parkersburg, WV is home to Wood County School Of Practical Nursing. Parkersburg is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Wood County School Of Practical Nursing go up to the Certificate.
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 30% of them (as of 2007).
Wood County School Of Practical Nursing has 31 enrolled students (as of 2007). A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Wood County Schools is to provide a challenging educational environment where the diverse talent, ideas and abilities of students can be developed to the fullest potential."
More complete details are provided below.
Wood County School Of Practical Nursing
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
General Phone: (304) 424-8305
http://www.NETASSOC.NET/wcboe/schsec.htm
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 28 | licensed practical nurse |
Number of programs and degrees for Wood County School Of Practical Nursing in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 1 |
In 2007, Wood County School Of Practical Nursing had a total enrollment of 31 students (31 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 16% |
| Women | 84% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 75% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Parkersburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102 | 31 | 30% | 31 | 100% |
| Men | 12 | 5 | 42% | 5 | 100% |
| Women | 90 | 26 | 29% | 26 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Wood County School Of Practical Nursing participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1174900)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wood County School Of Practical Nursing Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % 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 6% | |
Notable:
On-campus day care On-campus library
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