- Helene Fuld College of Nursing is an independent single-purpose institution. Its mission is to provide the opportunity, through a career-ladder approach, for men and women to enhance their education and improve their nursing practice. The college endeavors to produce high quality and technically adaptable nurses who are able to function effectively in a changing society.
School Highlights
Helene Fuld College of Nursing serves 792 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Private-state tuition: $18,304
- Acceptance Rate: 39%
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Helene Fuld College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
55 staff
159 staff
Student Body
The student population of Helene Fuld College of Nursing has grown by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Helene Fuld College of Nursing diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has declined by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
792 students
1,129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
502 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
290 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
792 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
502 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
290 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
23%
% Black
67%
18%
% White
10%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$80,000
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $18,304 is more than the state average of $16,503. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,304
$16,503
Tuition Notes
$21,165 (AAS Program), $23,370 (GBS & BS Programs)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
39%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing of North General Hospital (a private, not-for-profit institution located in Harlem) has been educating nurses for over fifty years. Founded in 1945, Helene Fuld has always been at the forefront of nursing education. The uniqueness of the college's mission is its career ladder approach. Recognizing nursing as a multi-level career, the college is committed to advancing experienced licensed practical nurses to the associate degree registered nurse level in an accelerated one-year full-time program. Students also have the option of attending part-time. The facilities include classrooms, conference rooms, administrative offices, and nursing arts and science laboratories. A well-equipped Learning Center contains books, journals, audiovisual collections, and computer-assisted learning resources. The Helene Fuld College of Nursing Writing Center houses a computer laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art internet-ready student workstations. Helene Fuld is one of thirteen hospital-based schools in New York State that confers an associate degree in nursing. In 1981, it was the only hospital-based associate degree program in nursing to be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), and, in 1988, the first school of its kind to receive full accreditation from the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Helene Fuld College of Nursing cost?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $18,304.
What is the acceptance rate of Helene Fuld College of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Helene Fuld College of Nursing is 39%, which is lower than the state average of 74%. Helene Fuld College of Nursing's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in New York with low acceptance rates.
What is Helene Fuld College of Nursing's ranking?
Helene Fuld College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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