Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing

School Highlights

Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing serves 100 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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
12 staff
28 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing has grown by 63% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 770% over five years.
Total Enrollment
100 students
382 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
100 students
294 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
292 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
46%
50%
% Hawaiian
50%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,501
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 100 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $11,161 per year for in-state students and $16,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,466 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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