Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a private trade and vocational school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 164 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $25,163 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,410. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,487 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,410
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $25,163 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 100.00% Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 164 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.67%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 17.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 18.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 185
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 28
  • Room & Board: $10,500 annual estimate

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing: what the data shows

Common questions about Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15224).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing public or private?

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing cost?

Published tuition: $13,410.

Average net price after aid: $25,163.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$28,089
$48,001–$75,000$20,232
$75,001–$110,000$25,235
$110,001+$27,938

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,640.

How hard is it to get into Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

Admission rate: 100.00%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

Total enrollment: 164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 185 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

150%-time completion rate: 66.67%.

First-year retention: 57.9%.

What do graduates of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing earn?

Median earnings: $61,692 six years after entry; $56,487 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,838.

31.03% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 100.00%; completion rate 66.67%; median earnings $56,487 at 10 years; net price $25,163. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$13,410
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing was $13,410.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$25,163
2024 Value

In 2024 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,163.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$100,652 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$25,163 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$53,640 4-Year Tuition

$10,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,375 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$25,285 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$101,140 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65.52% 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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of 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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$6,705$6,705$14,536
2014$7,410$7,410$15,248
2015$7,410$7,410$15,770
2016$10,191$10,191$18,922
2017$9,255$9,255$20,591
2018$9,639$9,639$15,384
2019$10,461$10,461$16,370
2020$10,207$10,207$14,124
2021$10,560$10,560$18,439
2022$11,016$11,016$24,108
2023$12,886$12,886$19,666

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

100.00% Acceptance Rate

28 Total Applicants

27 Students Admitted

19 First-Time Students Enrolled

70.37% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.

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

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing reported total enrollment of about 164 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.0%), Black or African American (24.4%), and Two or More Races (6.1%). About 31.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in 2024 is 164 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 185 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

57.9%
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 White at 64.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

66.67% 100% Completion Time

66.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% 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: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.

Return on Investment

$13,838 Median Student Debt

$56,487 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

24.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

461.21% Return on Investment

2.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.

Top Programs by Completions

1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions

Most popular programs at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,615

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a private non-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 164 students. Student body composition includes White (64.0%), Black or African American (24.4%), Two or More Races (6.1%). The admission rate is 100.00%. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.67%. Approximately 31.03% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of 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 Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing located?

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is located in Pittsburgh, PA.

What is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 28 applicants and 27 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing cost?

Reported tuition is $13,410 and average net price is $25,163 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,500 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 185 students, White (64.0%), Black or African American (24.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing earn?

Median earnings are $61,692 six years after entry and $56,487 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing?

The 150%-time completion rate is 66.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,838.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing public or private?

Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is a private nonprofit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing an HBCU?

No. Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing a tribal college?

No. Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.3%).

Is Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania
  • 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.