Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing serves 278 students (6% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • 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 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
55 staff
290 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has stayed relatively flat 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 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
278 students
2,687 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
16 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
262 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
278 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
16 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
262 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
38%
43%
% Hawaiian
16%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
18.78%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$61,900
$35,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $25,120 is less than the state average of $30,006. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$25,120
$30,006
Tuition Notes
$89,240 (living on own); $63,640 (living with parent/s)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
33%
65%
SAT Reading
500
485
SAT Math
515
475
SAT Writing
545
495
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (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 33%, which is lower than the state average of 65%.
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 Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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