Capital Health School of Nursing

601 Hamilton Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • St. Francis Medical Center is a hospital within the City of Trenton, New Jersey located on Hamilton Avenue and was owned by Trinity Health.

School Highlights

Capital Health School of Nursing serves 66 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 65%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 20%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Capital Health School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Capital Health School of Nursing
(NJ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
6 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Capital Health School of Nursing has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Capital Health School of Nursing diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 33% over five years.
Total Enrollment
66 students
1,012 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
577 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
66 students
1,012 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
565 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
21%
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
28%
% Black
31%
17%
% White
30%
35%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.76
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
20%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
10%
58%
Acceptance Rate
20%
42%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Capital Health School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Capital Health School of Nursing is 20%, which is lower than the state average of 42%.
What is Capital Health School of Nursing's ranking?
Capital Health School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Jersey for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 66 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 20%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For New Jersey public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,470 per year for in-state students and $7,575 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,268 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in New Jersey is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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