Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing serves 117 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has grown by 44% over five years.
The Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 350% over five years.
Total Enrollment
117 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
117 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
4%
52%
% Hawaiian
85%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,684
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,688
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
74%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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 74%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing's ranking?
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 117 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 74%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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