Citizens School of Nursing Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Citizens School of Nursing is a private trade and vocational school in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 152 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 60.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $69,939 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,480 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 83.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 152 85.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.00%
- First-Generation Students: 37.7%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 10.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 210
- Applicants (IPEDS): 17
Citizens School of Nursing: what the data shows
Common questions about Citizens School of Nursing, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Citizens School of Nursing?
Citizens School of Nursing is located in Tarentum, PA (ZIP 15084).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Citizens School of Nursing public or private?
Citizens School of Nursing is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Citizens School of Nursing cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,480.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,654 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,196 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,578 |
| $110,001+ | $29,252 |
How hard is it to get into Citizens School of Nursing?
Admission rate: 83.33%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Citizens School of Nursing?
Total enrollment: 152 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 210 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Citizens School of Nursing?
150%-time completion rate: 60.00%.
First-year retention: 30.8%.
What do graduates of Citizens School of Nursing earn?
Median earnings: $65,501 six years after entry; $69,939 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,250.
41.55% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Citizens School of Nursing known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Citizens School of Nursing a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 83.33%; completion rate 60.00%; median earnings $69,939 at 10 years; net price $28,480. 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 Citizens School of Nursing was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,480
2024 Value
In 2024 Citizens School of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,480.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,920 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,480 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 Citizens School of Nursing.
Financial Aid by Income Level
41.55% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
76.76% 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 Citizens 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 Citizens School of Nursing in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $24,631 |
| 2019 | — | — | $22,887 |
| 2020 | — | — | $22,539 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,312 |
| 2022 | — | — | $23,528 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,072 |
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
83.33% Acceptance Rate
17 Total Applicants
17 Students Admitted
13 First-Time Students Enrolled
76.47% 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
Citizens School of Nursing reported total enrollment of about 152 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 11% male and 89% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (83.5%), Black or African American (7.9%), and Two or More Races (4.6%). About 41.55% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Citizens School of Nursing in 2024 is 152 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 210 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
30.8%
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 83.5%.
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
60.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 60.00% of students graduating from Citizens 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: 14% male / 86% 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 Citizens School of Nursing.
Return on Investment
$15,250 Median Student Debt
$69,939 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
513.93% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Citizens 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: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Citizens School of Nursing.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Citizens School of Nursing graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Citizens School of Nursing from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,167
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Citizens School of Nursing is a private non-profit institution located in Tarentum, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 152 students. Student body composition includes White (83.5%), Black or African American (7.9%), Two or More Races (4.6%). The admission rate is 83.33%. The 150%-time completion rate is 60.00%. Approximately 41.55% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Tarentum, PA 15084
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Citizens 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 Citizens School of Nursing located?
Citizens School of Nursing is located in Tarentum, PA.
What is Citizens School of Nursing's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Citizens School of Nursing is 83.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 17 applicants and 17 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Citizens School of Nursing cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,480 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Citizens School of Nursing?
Citizens School of Nursing reports undergraduate enrollment of about 210 students, White (83.5%), Black or African American (7.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Citizens School of Nursing?
About 37.7% of students at Citizens School of Nursing are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Citizens School of Nursing earn?
Median earnings are $65,501 six years after entry and $69,939 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Citizens School of Nursing?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Citizens School of Nursing students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,250.
Is Citizens School of Nursing public or private?
Citizens School of Nursing is a private nonprofit institution located in Tarentum, PA.
Is Citizens School of Nursing an HBCU?
No. Citizens School of Nursing is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Citizens School of Nursing a tribal college?
No. Citizens School of Nursing is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Citizens School of Nursing a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Citizens School of Nursing does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.7%).
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
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.