Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster

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

Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster serves 1,439 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,439 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,045
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
75 staff
28 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster has declined by 28% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 64% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,439 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
477 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
962 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,348 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
477 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
2 students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
871 students
88 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
91 students
9 students
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
61%
50%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
62%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
58%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,900
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $23,045 is more than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$23,045
$17,224
Tuition Notes
$683 per Credit (2024-2025 Academic Year)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$17,500
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
41%
81%
SAT Total Avg.
1,000
959
SAT Reading
495
470
SAT Math
505
489
ACT English
22
18
ACT Math
22
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster cost?
Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster's private state tuition is approximately $23,045.
What is the acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster?
The acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 81%. Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster's ranking?
Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,439 students
  • Private-state tuition: $23,045
  • Acceptance Rate: 41%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Verified school update

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