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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
Other | February 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
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
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.
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 Aid Per Year
$6,283
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%
US National: 44%
89%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
10
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
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
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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences