St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens

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School Highlights

St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens serves 1,152 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,152 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,697
  • Acceptance Rate: 42%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
60 staff
158 staff
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Student Body

The student population of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens has grown by 94% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens diversity score of 0.75 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,152 students
746 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,152 students
519 students
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# Part-Time Students
189 students
514 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of New York.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
115 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,152 students
502 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
189 students
528 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
14%
8%
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% Hispanic
22%
23%
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% Black
41%
18%
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% White
8%
38%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in New York.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.76
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6667%
0.3518%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of New York by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3957%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$78,300
$35,200
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $21,697 is more than the state average of $16,426. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,697
$16,426
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,026
$13,841
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
42%
61%
This chart displays the percent admitted of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens and the community college average percent admitted of New York by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens cost?
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens's private state tuition is approximately $21,697.
What is the acceptance rate of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens?
The acceptance rate of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens is 42%, which is lower than the state average of 61%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,152 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,697
  • Acceptance Rate: 42%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Queens County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Queens County, NY is Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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