Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

850 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601

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Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private, co-educational, Middle States-accredited, four-year college offering a variety of associate and baccalaureate degree programs as well as certificate programs in healthcare. The College is located in Lancaster, Pa., a city of 56,000 situated in the heart of picturesque Lancaster County. A select group of more than 900 students study with faculty who are experts in their specialty areas. Lancaster General College is the educational arm of the Lancaster General Health system. Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers a variety of academic programs for the aspiring healthcare professional. For more information about our programs, please visit the individual program pages via the links to the left, read brief descriptions of the programs immediately below, or see our Academic Resources page (link on the left side of this page) for information including the Academic Calendar, Academic Policies, Accreditation, the College Catalog, and much more.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences serves 2,011 students (34% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 2,011 students
Private-state tuition: $23,045
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 20%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 147% over five years.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

(PA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

161 staff

56 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has grown by 12% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.

The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,011 students

447 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

686 students

282 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,325 students

165 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

130 students

312 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

668 students

292 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

18 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,180 students

229 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

145 students

21 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

330 students

% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

12%

% White

80%

61%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

11%

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Diversity Score

0.35

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and the community college average diversity score of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

75%

62%

This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of PA by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

0.73%

1.05%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$52,900

$34,900

This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of PA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $23,045 is more than the state average of $17,669. The private state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees

$23,045

$17,669

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

86%

92%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$17,500

$13,000

This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$9,500

$6,111

This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Acceptance Rate

54%

85%

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SAT Total Avg.

1,000

915

SAT Reading

495

450

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SAT Math

505

465

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SAT Writing

n/a

435

ACT Composite

n/a

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences cost?

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences's private state tuition is approximately $23,045.

What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences?

The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 54%, which is lower than the state average of 85%. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

What is Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences's ranking?

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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