- With a tradition of excellence that has spanned more than 150 years, St. Vincent’s offers primary and preventive care as well as many of the finest specialty services in the city. With physicians and nurses at the top of their professions, we deliver the highest quality care.
School Highlights
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens serves 1,056 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 63%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,056 students
- Private-state tuition: $21,697
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five years.
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
64 staff
43 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,056 students
746 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,056 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
189 students
425 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,245 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,056 students
511 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
189 students
495 students
% Asian
14%
8%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
44%
19%
% White
7%
37%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$78,300
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $21,697 is more than the state average of $16,898. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,697
$16,898
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,026
$13,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers (SVCMC) is one of the New York metropolitan area's most comprehensive health care systems, serving nearly 600,000 people annually. SVCMC was established in 2000 as a result of the merger of Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens, Saint Vincent Hospital and Medical Center of New York and Sisters of Charity Healthcare on Staten Island. Sponsored by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn and the president of the Sisters of Charity of New York, SVCMC serves as the academic medical center of New York Medical College in New York City. SVCMC operates six hospitals, four skilled nursing facilities, a system-wide home care agency and a hospice. Our more than 20 ambulatory care sites provide a broad array of medical, psychiatric and substance abuse services. In 2003, St. Clare's Hospital, now St. Vincent's Midtown Hospital, became affiliated with the healthcare system. Over 2,500 physicians have chosen to affiliate with SVCMC, which offers the full range of medical and surgical care. Clinical trials and research help us provide the latest treatments in all specialties. Our system's mission -- to treat with respect, integrity compassion and excellence -- is combined with an emphasis on technology and quality. Wherever you live or work in the New York metropolitan area, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers can help you and your family with your health care needs. St. John's Queens Hospital has been serving the communities of Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights and West and Southwest Queens with distinction for more than a century. Some of the finest physicians, nurses and allied health professionals in the area have chosen to affiliate with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens cost?
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens's private state tuition is approximately $21,697.
What is the acceptance rate of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens?
The acceptance rate of St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens's ranking?
St Paul's School of Nursing-Queens ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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