Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7105 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1939 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1850 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #129 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 5 | In Lancaster |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 46%
- Undergraduates
- 1,640
- Graduates
- 135
- Male:Female Ratio
- 11:89
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pacollege.edu
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 46% and is among the top 12% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 50% | 45% |
| Applicants | 593 | 70 | 523 |
| Admissions | 271 | 35 | 236 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 65 | 7 | 58 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 32 | 7 | 25 |
833 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
422 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 1050-1220 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1122 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 288 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 203 (11%) |
| Asian | 94 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $33,047 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $28,074 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,400 |
| $48-75K | $33,544 |
| $75-110K | $37,723 |
| $110K+ | $38,413 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,408 | $16,470 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,408 | $16,470 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,408 | $16,470 |
| Fee in-district | $413 | |
| Fee in-state | $413 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $413 |
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences majors
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has granted 153 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs, 34 master's across 4 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 230 | 125 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | 16 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 21 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 19 | |||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 11 | |||
| Nursing Education | 8 | |||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 6 | |||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 4 | |||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 279 | 153 | 34 | 2 |
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 33% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has published 122 scientific papers with 849 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 | 15 |
| 2012 | 6 | 31 |
| 2013 | 1 | 33 |
| 2014 | 5 | 55 |
| 2015 | 2 | 53 |
| 2016 | 6 | 43 |
| 2017 | 7 | 45 |
| 2018 | 6 | 47 |
| 2019 | 9 | 62 |
| 2020 | 10 | 74 |
| 2021 | 16 | 75 |
| 2022 | 18 | 104 |
| 2023 | 9 | 120 |
General info
| Alternative names | PA College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 154 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 850 Greenfield Road Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 58,000 |
| Phone | 8006225443 |