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ACCEPTANCE RATE

72.22%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,407

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing

University Avenue and High Street, West Chester, PA

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing develops its students to be nurses of today’s exciting pace of healthcare environment. The school provides you the solid foundation and clinical experience needed in the challenging professional career of nursing.

It offers a 22-month program for RN diploma with on-site onsite articulation with Clarion University of Pennsylvania for Associate of Science in Allied Health degree. It is the only Pittsburgh hospital-based program with on-site housing on-site daycare.

To apply, you must complete the Application for Admissions to The Western Pennsylvania Hospital and Clarion University of Pa., read the Disclosure Statements, sign and send the forms with the non-refundable fee of $50. There are also other school requirements you have to comply.

 You will experience the STAR program- a “virtual hospital” simulation program, a variety of nursing specialties like OB, Pediatrics and Medical-Surgical, and diverse clinical/ hospital scenarios in emergency room, operating room, home health and neonatal intensive care.

Compared to enrolling in 4-year nursing programs, you will have early introduction to direct patient care, more clinical/hospital hands-on experiences, smaller classes and individualized attention in a 2-year program. It will let you earn RN and enter the workforce faster. And while working, your employer may even help pay to continue for higher nursing degrees.

Among WPHSON’s unique and valuable student support services are its available on-site daycare, dorm rooms and a full-time financial aid officer.

Why take up Nursing at West Penn? It is the best decision for you to begin your future in healthcare industry.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing has a total student population of about 120, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Financial Aid Details

The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid93%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships50%$8,936
Receiving Student Loans93%$8,468
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Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Nursing Diploma Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1958)

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