Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has been educating and preparing students for fulfilling careers in nursing for more than a century. Our Associate Degree program educates and prepares students to become skilled and competent professional nurses (RN’s). Graduates earn a two-year Associate in Science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). We also have articulation agreements with upper division BSN completion programs at a number of colleges. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is affiliated with Northeast Health, the region’s most comprehensive not-for-profit network of healthcare, supportive housing and community services. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing enjoys a close working relationship with our sister school; Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Our educational relationship with Hudson Valley Community College enables our nursing students to earn college credits for liberal arts and science support courses. The nursing school and the hospital’s Health Sciences Library are located on the ground floor of the East Wing on the Albany Memorial Hospital campus. Students participate in learning experiences that include classroom teaching, school labs, and clinical practices at Albany Memorial Hospital, Hudson Valley Community College and affiliating agencies. Our mission is to prepare students for entry into the profession of nursing as competent, caring practitioners.
School Highlights
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing serves 135 students (7% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 135 students
Private-state tuition: $10,575
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
158 staff
Student Body
The student population of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
135 students
1,460 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
9 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
126 students
591 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
75 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
126 students
586 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
16%
8%
% Hispanic
2%
23%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
63%
43%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
30.22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$47,800
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,575 is less than the state average of $16,456. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,575
$16,456
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,500
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,125
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing cost?
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $10,575.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 72%.
What is St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 135 students
Private-state tuition: $10,575
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 37%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
