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4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
p. 412-578-5531
w. www.wphs.org/education
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
p. 412-578-5531
w. www.wphs.org/education
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$11,674 |
| Admission
Success rate |
27% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
52% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
130 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pittsburgh, PA 15224
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,095 (12,095 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 5,626 (2.13 people per house) |
| Families | 2,724 (3.03 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,833 |
| Pop. — Asian | 352 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 74 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 7,886 |
| Pop. — Other | 180 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?
Ranks 2658th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $4,544 | $4,544 | $4,544 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $630 | $630 | $630 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $11,674 | $11,674 | $11,674 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,174 | $17,174 | $17,174 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,074 | $9,074 | $9,074 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $5,124  $5,174 |
$5,124  $5,174 |
$5,124  $5,174 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $2,000  $2,200 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,400  $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,700  $7,700 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,400  $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,000  $3,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 41 (6 male / 35 female) |
| Admitted | 11 (N/A male / 11 female) |
| Admission rate | 27% |
| First-time Enrollment | 11 (N/A male / 11 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 11 (N/A male / 11 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 130 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations |  |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing accept?
| Dual Credit |  |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 90 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,200 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing Ranks 2551st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $850 | 2 |  9% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,970 | 5 |  22% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,110 | 11 |  48% |
| Any financial aid type | 11 |  48% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 13 | 13 |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 1 | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 22 | 91 | 113 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 23 | 107 | 130 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 42 | 50 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 2 | 1 | 47 | 50 | ||||
| Total | 2 | 1 | 47 | 50 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 7 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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