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Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Admission
Success rate |
49% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
86% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
144 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Wilkes Barre, PA 18705-0699
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,485 (15,485 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,726 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 4,313 (2.91 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 185 |
| Pop. — Asian | 59 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,257 |
| Pop. — Other | 20 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 126 (16 male / 110 female) |
| Admitted | 62 (5 male / 57 female) |
| Admission rate | 49% |
| First-time Enrollment | 62 (5 male / 57 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 62 (5 male / 57 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 144 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical 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 | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing Ranks 3179th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,805 | 98 |  92% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,011 | 25 |  23% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,591 | 100 |  93% |
| Any financial aid type | 103 |  96% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 3 | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 20 | 112 | 132 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 22 | 122 | 144 |
Most Popular Programs
Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing has over 1 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1601 | $8,338 | $1,150 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Wilkes-Barre Area Vocational Technical School of Practical Nursing.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 70 | 85 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Nursing, Other | 4 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 85 | |||
| Total | 4 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 85 |
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 | 4 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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