- The mission of the Cochran School of Nursing is to educate men and women in the art and science of professional nursing. This two-year program is designed to lead to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and to prepare students for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
School Highlights
Cochran School of Nursing serves 94 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cochran School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 91% over five years.
Cochran School of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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, non-profit
Total Faculty
23 staff
158 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Cochran School of Nursing has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Cochran School of Nursing diversity score of 0.80 is more than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
94 students
1,380 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
23 students
869 students

# Part-Time Students
71 students
511 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
52 students
428 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
869 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
71 students
642 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
408 students
% Asian
9%
8%

% Hispanic
35%
23%

% Black
21%
17%

% White
15%
43%

% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%

% Non Resident races
9%
4%

% Unknown races
3%
3%


Diversity Score
0.80
0.72

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$83,800
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
88%

Median Debt for Graduates
$19,848
$13,841

Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,002
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
23
ACT Math
n/a
25
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest nursing school in Westchester County, has a long history of preparing excellent nursing clinicians. The Cochran School of Nursing is a two year (4 semester) program. You can also apply for the Fast-Track program, which takes 13 Months to complete. The students receive an Associates Degree in Applied Science for Registered Nursing. Focusing largely on the nursing process, the faculty facilitates student achievement of the program objectives and assists them to function in the current health care delivery system. Inherent in the teaching methods is the educational processes that enable the graduate to think critically in providing patient/family focused nursing care. There is emphasis on developing individual goals for personal growth, professional involvement, and participation in life long learning. Our students gaim clinical experience at the best hospitals in Westchester county including St. John's Riverside hospital, Andrus Pavilion, St. John's Riverside hospital parkcare pavilion, Westchester Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center, visiting Nurse Association of Hudson valley, Michael Malotz Skilled Nursing pavillion, Community hospital at Dobbs Ferry and Sound Shore Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cochran School of Nursing often compared to?
Cochran School of Nursingis often viewed alongside schools like Montefiore School of Nursing by visitors of our site.
What is Cochran School of Nursing's ranking?
Cochran School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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