Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing serves 174 students (10% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 13%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 34% over five years.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
36 staff
102 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
174 students
2,627 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
18 students
988 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
156 students
1,639 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
885 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
1,925 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
23%
% Black
16%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
35%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
21%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
18.78%

Showing 2008–2019. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$61,900
$35,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $25,120 is less than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$25,120
$30,173
Tuition Notes
$89,240 (living on own); $63,640 (living with parent/s)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
79%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$11,249

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
13%
59%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing cost?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $25,120.
What is the acceptance rate of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is 13%, which is lower than the state average of 59%.
What is Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing's ranking?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 13%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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