HELENE FULD COLLEGE OF NURSING
- 24 East 120th Street
- New York, NY 10035
- OPEID College Code: 01015300
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- General Phone: (212) 616-7200
- President: Margaret Wines
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 354
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About
Helene Fuld College of Nursing, located in central Harlem, New York, offers a a nursing program for professional nurses looking to build upon their knowledge base and move up the career ladder through the acquisition of an associate degree, turning licensed practical nurses into registered nurses. The program offered takes one year to complete through the quarter system. Initial credits are awarded based on pre admission testing and previous work experience. Each quarter is 10 weeks long with classes either being 50 minutes long or 75 minutes long. Upon completion students are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN exam to receive certification as a registered nurse.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Applicants to the Helene Fuld College of Nursing, must have their LPN and be graduates of high school or have a GED. Applicants will be asked to take tests prior to admission to gauge the abilities and skills they possess. Additionally, references must be given as well as essays which will be reviewed, as well as an interview with the faculty. When applying, students must follow the admissions checklist to submit the information necessary.
Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), provide a copy their most recent tax return to the school, and if they are a resident of the state of New York, apply for TAP awards. With the use of this information the school will determine financial aid awards for students.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.helenefuld.edu
- Mission Statement
- Helene Fuld College of Nursing is an independent single-purpose institution. Its mission is to provide the opportunity, through a career-ladder approach, for men and women to enhance their education and improve their nursing practice. The college endeavors to produce high quality and technically adaptable nurses who are able to function effectively in a changing society.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private Not-For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.helenefuld.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $110.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 85 | 537 | 622 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 46 (54%) | 239 (45%) | 285 (46%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 46 (100%) | 239 (100%) | 285 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 36% | 40% | 28% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,360 | $2,645 | $2,018 | $1,205 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 3.7% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 139 | 133 | 122 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $15,526 | $14,118 | $14,118 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $15,526 | $14,118 | $14,118 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,526 | $14,118 | $14,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,047 | $1,861 | $1,861 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,903 | $9,912 | $9,912 |
| Other Expenses | $4,213 | $3,830 | $3,830 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,213 | $3,830 | $3,830 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,573 | $15,979 | $15,979 |
| In-State | $17,573 | $15,979 | $15,979 |
| Out of State | $17,573 | $15,979 | $15,979 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,689 | $29,721 | $29,721 |
| In-State | $32,689 | $29,721 | $29,721 |
| Out of State | $32,689 | $29,721 | $29,721 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $21,786 | $19,809 | $19,809 |
| In-State | $21,786 | $19,809 | $19,809 |
| Out of State | $21,786 | $19,809 | $19,809 |
| Associate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Nursing Degree | 206 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 354 Undergraduate: 354
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 56 Female: 298
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 56 Female: 298
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 156 Part-Time: 198
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 156 Part-Time: 198
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 295 | 83% |
| Asian | 18 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 4% |
| White | 27 | 8% |
| Unknown | - | - |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 26 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 86 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 58 | 16% |
| Ages 35-39 | 75 | 21% |
| Ages 40-49 | 80 | 23% |
| Ages 50-65 | 21 | 6% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Faculty Status | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Primarily Instruction | 33 | 14 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 5 | 5 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,042 (14) | $72,748 (2) | $71,924 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $82,058 (2) | - (-) | $82,058 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,470 (7) | $72,748 (2) | $75,158 (5) |
| Instructor | $64,637 (5) | - (-) | $64,637 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,945 (14) | $59,523 (2) | $58,849 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $67,140 (2) | - (-) | $67,140 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,931 (7) | $59,523 (2) | $61,495 (5) |
| Instructor | $52,886 (5) | - (-) | $52,886 (5) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 50% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 100% |
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