Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing Tuition &
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is a public certificate and vocational school in Billerica, Massachusetts, enrolling about 37 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 80.00% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (46.0%) and White (29.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,126 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 37 78.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.00%
- First-Generation Students: 43.8%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 43
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing: what the data shows
Common questions about Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is located in Billerica, MA (ZIP 01821-5499).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing public or private?
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is a Public institution.
How much does Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing cost?
Average net price after aid: $35,126.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $33,187 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $35,869 |
| $110,001+ | $38,717 |
How big is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
Total enrollment: 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 43 students.
About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
150%-time completion rate: 80.00%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
How much debt do students have?
54.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 80.00%; net price $35,126. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,126
2024 Value
In 2024 Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,126.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$140,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,126 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing.
Financial Aid by Income Level
54.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $11,757 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,305 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,961 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,698 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,174 |
| 2018 | — | — | $23,504 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,993 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,664 |
| 2021 | — | — | $26,513 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,272 |
| 2023 | — | — | $20,676 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing reported total enrollment of about 37 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (46.0%), White (29.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (24.3%). About 54.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
78.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing in 2024 is 37 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 43 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 46.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
60.00% 100% Completion Time
80.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 25 completions
Most popular programs at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,417
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is a public institution located in Billerica, MA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 37 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (46.0%), White (29.7%), Hispanic or Latino (24.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 80.00%. Approximately 54.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Billerica, MA 01821-5499
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing located?
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is located in Billerica, MA.
How much does Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $35,126 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 43 students, Black or African American (46.0%), White (29.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
About 43.8% of students at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing public or private?
Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is a public institution located in Billerica, MA.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing an HBCU?
No. Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing a tribal college?
No. Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing does not meet that proxy (reported share 24.3%).
Is Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Shawsheen Valley School of Practical Nursing in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- Massachusetts trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.