St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing

714 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
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  • Memorial Hospital School of Nursing has been educating and preparing students for fulfilling careers in nursing for more than a century. Our Associate Degree program educates and prepares students to become skilled and competent professional nurses (RN’s). Graduates earn a two-year Associate in Science degree and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). We also have articulation agreements with upper division BSN completion programs at a number of colleges. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is affiliated with Northeast Health, the region’s most comprehensive not-for-profit network of healthcare, supportive housing and community services. Memorial Hospital School of Nursing enjoys a close working relationship with our sister school; Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Our educational relationship with Hudson Valley Community College enables our nursing students to earn college credits for liberal arts and science support courses. The nursing school and the hospital’s Health Sciences Library are located on the ground floor of the East Wing on the Albany Memorial Hospital campus. Students participate in learning experiences that include classroom teaching, school labs, and clinical practices at Albany Memorial Hospital, Hudson Valley Community College and affiliating agencies. Our mission is to prepare students for entry into the profession of nursing as competent, caring practitioners.

School Highlights

St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing serves 159 students (1% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 62%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,575
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
Total Faculty
14 staff
159 staff

Student Body

The student population of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing has grown by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
159 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
158 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
159 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
158 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
23%
% Black
16%
18%
% White
36%
38%
% Hawaiian
22%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$47,800
$35,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $10,575 is less than the state average of $16,503. The private state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,575
$16,503
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,500
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,125
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing cost?
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing's private state tuition is approximately $10,575.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.
What is St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing's ranking?
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing located?
St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing is located in the Buckingham Lake neighborhood of Albany, NY. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Buckingham Lake.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,575
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 64%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Albany County, NY community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Albany County, NY is St. Peter's Hospital College of Nursing. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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