Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing serves 288 students (6% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 9:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Public
Total Faculty
55 staff
290 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
288 students
2,732 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1
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# Full-Time Students
16 students
1,152 students
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# Part-Time Students
272 students
1,580 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
231 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
16 students
1,092 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
272 students
1,182 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
417 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
443 students
% Asian
4%
6%
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% Hispanic
9%
16%
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% Black
7%
13%
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% White
51%
55%
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% Two or more races
6%
3%
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% Non Resident races
4%
2%
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% Unknown races
19%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
Diversity Score
0.68
0.65
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
18.78%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.96%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$61,900
$35,500
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $25,120 is less than the state average of $30,266. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$25,120
$30,266
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
33%
65%
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SAT Reading
500
485
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SAT Math
515
475
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SAT Writing
545
495
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ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing cost?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $25,120.
What is the acceptance rate of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is 33%, which is lower than the state average of 65%.
What is Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing's ranking?
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Private-state tuition: $25,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 33%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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