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Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 52
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Acceptance rate 74%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,560

Cost of attendance at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,560

Cost of attendance at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing received on average $2,952 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.

$2,952
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 3 16% $4,222 $12,665
Other Federal Grant 13 68% $2,032 $26,415
State Grant/Scholarships 7 37% $2,553 $17,868
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 79% $2,952 $44,283

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing students is 75.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

75.0%

  • white 72.7% 16 students

Service Offerings

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic