Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
28:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
850 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601
See on MapPhone
(800) 622-5443
Website
https://www.pacollege.edu/Mission Statement
Educate for excellence in healthcare practice, leadership and the continuous acquisition of knowledge.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$30,821Out of state
$30,821Graduate
In state
$16,470Out of state
$16,470Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
89%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 38.0% | $3,997 |
State/local grants | 34.0% | $3,898 |
Institutional grants | 7.0% | $3,068 |
Loans | 72.0% | $10,679 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$2,600 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
Paying for college
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biomedical Sciences, General
- A general, program that focuses on the integrative scientific study of biological issues related to health and medicine, or a program in one or more of the biomedical sciences that is undifferentiated as to title. Includes instruction in any of the basic medical sciences at the research level; biological science research in biomedical faculties; and general studies encompassing a variety of the biomedical disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See other colleges that offer this major
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Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals to perform invasive, noninvasive, and peripheral examinations of the cardiovascular system at the request of physicians to aid in diagnoses and therapeutic treatments. Includes instruction in reviewing and recording patient histories and clinical data, patient care, investigative and examination procedures, diagnostic procedures, data analysis and documentation, physician consultation, equipment operation and monitoring, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to employ radioactive and stable nuclides in diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic applications while monitoring for patient health and safety. Includes instruction in nuclear physics, health physics, instrumentation and statistics, biochemistry, immunology, radiopharmacology, radiation biology, clinical nuclear medicine, radionuclide therapy, computer applications, safety regulations, equipment operation, quality control, laboratory procedures, taking patient histories, patient evaluation and monitoring, emergency first aid, administration and record-keeping, and personnel supervision. See other colleges that offer this major
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups. See other colleges that offer this major
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Surgical Technology/Technologist
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and surgical nurses, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to aseptic technique by preoperative, surgical team, and postoperative personnel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling, surgical supplies management, wound exposure and closure, surgical computer and robot operation and monitoring, maintenance of hemostasis, and patient and team scrubbing. See other colleges that offer this major
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Nursing Education
- Critical Care Nursing
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- Nursing Administration
Graduate ProgramsX
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See other colleges that offer this major
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Nursing Education
- A program that prepares registered nurses to teach in academic and clinical settings, including staff development. Includes instruction in advanced nursing practice, nursing role development, curriculum and instruction, program and course design, clinical instruction, and evaluation of learning. See other colleges that offer this major
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Nursing Administration
- A program that prepares registered nurses to manage nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration, resource and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and managed care operations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
- A program that prepares registered nurses to provide independent general care for family groups and individuals in the context of family living. Includes instruction in family theory and intervention, role synthesis, family primary care, nursing practice and health care policy, holistic practice, pediatric practice, gerontological practice, health assessment, clinical pharmacotherapeutics, clinical techniques, and pathopsychology. See other colleges that offer this major
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Critical Care Nursing
- A program that prepares registered nurses to provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening problems, including those in intensive care facilities and on life support. Includes instruction in adult, neonatal, and pediatric critical care; technical skills; patient monitoring and assessment; normal and abnormal readings; and troubleshooting. See other colleges that offer this major
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Any instructional program in the health professions and related clinical sciences not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
45.7%- Apply 593
- Accepted 271
- Attend 97
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$35Graduate
$35Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Not applicable
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
510-600
SAT Reading
540-620
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
88%Male Students
12%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian63.21%
- Hispanic/Latino16.23%
- Black11.44%
- Asian5.3%
- Two Or More Ethnicities2.18%
- Not Specified1.3%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.23%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.11%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,336
Undergraduate students
2,132
Graduate students
204
Full Time Students
32%Part Time Students
68%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
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