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Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

West Penn Hospital's School of Nursing, founded in 1892, was the first nursing school in the nation to admit male students and one of the first to receive accreditation from the National League for Nursing.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,660

Out of state

$10,660
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
84%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 68.0% $2,032
State/local grants 37.0% $2,553
Institutional grants 0.0% $0
Loans 79.0% $8,153

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$7,300 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,400 per year

Personal Expenses

$6,500 per year

Financial aid resources

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Academics

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
73.91%
  • Apply 23
  • Accepted 17
  • Attend 13

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Recommended
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
84%
Male Students
16%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian79.49%
  2. Black11.97%
  3. Hispanic/Latino4.27%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities2.56%
  5. Asian1.71%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

136

Undergraduate students

136

Full Time Students
3%
Part Time Students
97%

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

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • All Track Combined
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
Female sports:
  • All Track Combined
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Baseball
    • All Track Combined
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Basketball
    • Water Polo
    • Swimming
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Female

    • All Track Combined
    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Basketball
    • Water Polo
    • Tennis
    • Golf
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