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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Lancaster, PA, USA

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a private institution established in the city of Lancaster. The college offers academic programs in a variety of health-related fields and teaches with a preference for hands-on learning. PA College is affiliated with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, giving its students clinical access to one of the largest health systems nearby. Students also have access to the campus’ Simulation Learning Center, which is the first and only of its kind in the region. For those interested in attaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, PA College is also the only institution in the region to offer a 3-year program.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
49%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 1
OtherFebruary 1

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
100%
Out-Of-State Students
3%

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,816
Total Number of Undergrads
1,670
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

0
100
33%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$33,512
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$30,821
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$30,821
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2600

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,283
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,825
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,831

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
74%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,272
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,419
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$166

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
11%
89%
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Lancaster
York
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Reading
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$51,700

What Students Are Saying

This college couldn't be more perfect for me! They have bent over backwards to accommodate everything i have asked them to do for me. There is always someone there to reassure you along the way!
Carol from Hershey, PA