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)
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 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 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
361 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
117 students
310 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
300 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 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)
0.75%
0.6111%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%

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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