School Highlights
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing serves 164 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Pennsylvania 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 Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
13 staff
28 staff
Student Body
The student population of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has grown by 130% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.52 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 150% over five years.
Total Enrollment
164 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
164 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
164 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
164 students
290 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
22%
15%
% White
65%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,300
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,684
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,688
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?
The acceptance rate of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
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