Citizens School of Nursing

539 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084

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)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
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
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
130 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
119 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 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%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
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: 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)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.48, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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