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 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has grown by 44% 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 350% over five years.
Total Enrollment
117 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
117 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
4%
52%
% Hawaiian
85%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,684
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,688
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
78%
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: 2024 (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 (2025)

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

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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