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Shawsheen Valley Regional Vocational Technical School
- 100 Cook St
- Billerica, MA 01821
- OPEID College Code: 03104000
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- General Phone: (978) 667-2111
- Superintendent of Schools: Charles Lyons
- Website: www.shawsheen.tec.ma.us
- Type: Public, Less-Than 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 42
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Nursing is recognized as an art and a science based on concepts, knowledge, and clinical skills directed toward the promotion of health and the prevention of illness. It includes training in both rehabilitative care and in assisting for a dignified death.
Practical nursing education provides a formal program of scientific and theoretical information with concurrent clinical practice that is presented in a curriculum designed to progress from the simple to the complex. The program follows the normal sequence of human growth, in health and disease, from birth until death.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 10 | 44 | 54 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 6 (60%) | 40 (91%) | 46 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 6 (100%) | 37 (93%) | 43 (93%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 73% | 40% | 13% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,625 | $3,550 | $792 | $1,000 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 2 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 22 | 14 | 18 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Licensed Practical Nurse Training
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $7,925 | $7,500 | $7,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,610 | $6,610 | $6,610 |
| Other Expenses | $3,370 | $3,370 | $3,370 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,570 | $3,570 | $3,570 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $18,905 | $18,280 | $18,040 |
| Off Campus with Family | $12,495 | $11,870 | $11,630 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $8,925 | 1,080 Contact Hours | 10 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | |
|---|---|
| Health and Clinical Professions | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 31 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 42 Undergraduate: 42
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 8 Female: 34
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8 Female: 34
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 38 Part-Time: 4
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 38 Part-Time: 4
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 12 | 29% |
| Asian | 1 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2% |
| White | 28 | 67% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 1 | 2% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 10 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 10 | 24% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 16 | 1 | 15 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 15 | - | 15 |
| Primarily Instruction | 15 | - | 15 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1 | 1 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1 | 1 | - |
- Graduation and Retention Rates
- Percent of Students Graduating: 100%
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
