ELLIS SCHOOL OF NURSING
- 1101 Nott St
- Schenectady, NY 12308
- OPEID College Code: 00644800
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- General Phone: (518) 243-4471
- Director: Marilyn Stapleton, Phd, Rn
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 121
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About
The Ellis School of Nursing, located in Schenectady, New York, was founded in 1903 to provide a nursing education to interested individuals. The school reduced the length of the program in 1986, and the first class to receive an associate degree graduated in 1994. Throughout its history the school has moved from one location to another, from office buildings to hospitals. Many graduates of the Ellis School of Nursing find their first job at Ellis Hospital, which welcomes graduates to work in any departments that require nurses.
Academics
The nursing program at Ellis School of Nursing is an accelerated program requiring two full years of study and one summer session to complete. Once completed students will receive an associate's degree in nursing. The school has agreements in place with many schools in the State University of New York system and the City University of New York System to allow credit transfer into a bachelor's of nursing program. Some required courses for the program must be taken elsewhere, and are readily available at the Schenectady Community College.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to enroll at ESON must complete and submit the application for admission along with all associated fees. Once submitted the students has until the start of the fall semester to complete all prerequisites required for admission. All applications are considered on an individual basis and take approximately a month after the application deadline to deliver a response.
The Ellis School of Nursing offers a variety of financial aid opportunities, including federal grants and loans, Native American grants, scholarships, higher education service corporation programs and others. Interested students should contact the school's financial aid office in order to discuss their financial aid eligibility and awards.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.ehson.org

- Mission Statement
- The mission of the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing is to prepare the Associate degree graduate for Registered Professional Nurse licensure. The graduate will function as a beginning nurse who provides safe, competent, compassionate nursing care to maximize the health and well being of all people served.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | - | 13 | 13 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | - (-) | 8 (62%) | 8 (62%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | - (-) | 3 (38%) | 3 (38%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 33% | 83% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,125 | $1,503 | $1,056 | - |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Number in Repayment | 36 | 40 | 42 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,927 | $6,448 | $5,913 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,927 | $6,448 | $5,913 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,927 | $6,448 | $5,913 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $975 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,200 | $5,200 | $4,950 |
| Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,135 | $1,985 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,360 | $2,135 | $1,985 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,027 | $7,548 | $6,888 |
| In-State | $8,027 | $7,548 | $6,888 |
| Out of State | $8,027 | $7,548 | $6,888 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,587 | $14,883 | $13,823 |
| In-State | $15,587 | $14,883 | $13,823 |
| Out of State | $15,587 | $14,883 | $13,823 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,387 | $9,683 | $8,873 |
| In-State | $10,387 | $9,683 | $8,873 |
| Out of State | $10,387 | $9,683 | $8,873 |
| Associate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Nursing Degree | 33 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 121 Undergraduate: 121
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 19 Female: 102
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 19 Female: 102
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 45 Part-Time: 76
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 45 Part-Time: 76
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 12 | 10% |
| Ages 20-21 | 13 | 11% |
| Ages 22-24 | 21 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 26 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 13 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 10 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1 | 0.8% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Faculty Status | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Primarily Instruction | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 1 | 1 | - |
| Other Professionals | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | - | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | - | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $74,890 (4) | - (-) | $74,890 (4) |
| Instructor | $74,890 (4) | - (-) | $74,890 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,939 (7) | - (-) | $69,939 (7) |
| Instructor | $69,939 (7) | - (-) | $69,939 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,648 (11) | - (-) | $63,648 (11) |
| Instructor | $63,648 (11) | - (-) | $63,648 (11) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | - |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | - |
| By Race | |
| White | - |
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