Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

School Highlights

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing serves 117 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 107% over five years.
Total Enrollment
117 students
344 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and community college average number of enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
117 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the community college average dormitory capacity of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
85%
52%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.75%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,300
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,684
$12,602
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,688
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
74%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 74%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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