Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing

5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing serves 161 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital 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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1898
Total Faculty
23 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Quality Care, Compassionate Community'

Student Body

The student population of Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
161 students
382 students

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
161 students
294 students

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

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

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

% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
35%
15%
% White
40%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
100%
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$73,000
$37,200

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
52%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,692
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,190
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
What is Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing's ranking?
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 60%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Philadelphia County, PA is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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