School Highlights
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing serves 65 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
Joseph F McCloskey 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing has grown by 6% over five years.
The Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
65 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
65 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
65 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
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
n/a
52%
% Hawaiian
97%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,501
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
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) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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 78%. Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing's ranking?
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Average community college minority breakdown.
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