Citizens School of Nursing

539 Pittsburg Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Citizens School of Nursing serves 105 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Citizens School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Citizens School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Citizens School of Nursing has declined by 43% over five years.
The Citizens School of Nursing diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
105 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
105 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
105 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
2%
52%
% Hawaiian
92%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,600
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,822
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
56%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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 56%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Citizens School of Nursing's ranking?
Citizens School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 56%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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