Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing

  • For over a century, Memorial Hospital School of Nursing at Albany Memorial Hospital and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing have provided students with specialized knowledge, practical skills and caring values, preparing them for fulfilling and rewarding careers in nursing.

School Highlights

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing serves 129 students (6% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 63%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,211
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1903
Total Faculty
13 staff
43 staff

Student Body

The student population of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 72% over five years.
Total Enrollment
129 students
953 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
8 students
528 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
121 students
425 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
129 students
717 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8 students
511 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
121 students
495 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
15%
19%

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

% White
63%
37%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.76

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
35%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,200
$35,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $11,211 is less than the state average of $16,823. The private state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$11,211
$16,823
Tuition Notes
$450 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
89%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,250
$13,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
100%
80%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Because Memorial School of Nursing and Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing are sister schools, classes may be shared and held on either campus. Both schools have classroom and clinical laboratory facilities where students attend nursing theory classes, then practice and enhance their skills. We also have a relationship with Hudson Valley Community College where students complete curricular requirements in the sciences and humanities. Since our schools are affiliated with Northeast Health, the region's most comprehensive network of healthcare and community services, students can participate in clinical and observational experiences in a variety of care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and daycare centers. Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing also offers a Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate (LPN) program. Practical nurses are important members of the healthcare team and can be found anywhere healthcare is delivered � in hospitals, nursing homes and other exciting settings. Our Registered Nurse (RN) program will educate and prepare students to become skilled and competent professional nurses. Graduates earn a two-year associate's in science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam required for licensure as a RN. In addition, graduates of the RN program can pursue a BSN degree at Russell Sage College, SUNY College of Technology at Utica/Rome, SUNY at New Paltz, Pace University, Lienhard School of Nursing, and SUNY at Plattsburgh with junior status in accordance with the individual college's admission standards and curriculum guidelines. Our dynamic faculty come from diverse backgrounds with extensive professional experience � providing you with the very best in classroom instruction and clinical skill-building. Faculty members believe that nursing is a blend of both scientific knowledge and the art of caring and promote a holistic approach to patient care. And, our low student/teacher ratio allows for more personalized attention.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing cost?
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $11,211.
What is the acceptance rate of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 80%.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Private-state tuition: $11,211
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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