Citizens School of Nursing

School Highlights

Citizens School of Nursing serves 152 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Citizens School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
14 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
14

Student Body

The student population of Citizens School of Nursing has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Citizens School of Nursing diversity score of 0.54 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 250% over five years.
Total Enrollment
152 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
130 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
152 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
88 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
6%
15%
% White
62%
50%
% Hawaiian
26%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,600
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,822
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
83%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Citizens School of Nursing is 83%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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