Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program campus
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Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 90%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, FCCTI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at FCCTI is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 74%.

FCCTI boasts an impressive student retention rate of 90% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Secondary Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program was $15,007. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

FCCTI net price calculator

$15,007

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of FCCTI for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,007 $5,802 (63%) $15,685
2021 $9,205 $882 (11%) $10,074 $8,870 $15,065
2020 $8,323 $842 (9%) $9,334 $10,041
2019 $9,165 $791 (8%) $7,429 $11,259 $10,871
2018 $9,956 $642 (7%) $9,817 $10,000 $12,916
2017 $9,314 $1,064 (10%) $9,239 $10,349 $12,853 $13,916 $13,916
2016 $10,378 $1,029 (11%) $10,224 $12,346
2015 $9,349 $2,030 (28%) $9,383
2014 $7,319 -- $7,319

How does FCCTI's $15,007 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute logo West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
Mount Braddock PA
Private $10,158 32% Cheaper
Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program logo Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
Meadville PA
Public $19,259 28% Expensive
Somerset County Technology Center logo Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset PA
Public $10,429 31% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program received on average $5,971 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,971
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 34 79% $5,971 $203,030
Other Federal Grant 34 79% $5,971 $203,030
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 34 79% $5,971 $203,030

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 77% of freshman students at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program received $10,954 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,954
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 33 77% $10,954 $361,478
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 33 77% $10,954 $361,478

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 46

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 20 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 18 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

90.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 20 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.

10.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at FCCTI is greatly skewed towards women students, with 82.4% of undergraduate students being women and 17.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 102, with 84 women and 18 men.

  • men 17.6% 18 students
  • women 82.4% 84 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 22% 22 students
  • 20-21 18% 18 students
  • 18-19 15% 15 students
  • 22-24 14% 14 students
  • 30-34 13% 13 students
  • 50-64 9% 9 students
  • 35-39 8% 8 students
  • 40-49 3% 3 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Pennsylvania 20 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)