Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

https://www.pacollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,386

2021 Average Net Price

$36,179

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.09%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

49.1%

493 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,816

35.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

46.8%

36 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Lancaster County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), Radiographer (19 degrees), and Surgical Technologist (16 degrees).

In 2021, 601 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. 88.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 11.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (443 degrees), 8.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $29,386, which is $14,886 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $29,386, which is $14,886 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,179.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,386

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was $29,386. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is $14,886 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,179

2021 Value

14.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,179. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,000

Room and Board

$2,150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was of $11,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.63% with respect to 2020, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.09%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 1.09%, which represents 5 out of the 459 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences received 493 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.7% annual growth. Out of those 493 applicants, 242 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 49.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,816 students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2021.

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 42.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

49.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

242

Accepted Out of 493

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 49.1% (242 admissions from 493 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 54.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.7%, while admissions grew by 3.86%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 1,816 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 647 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,169. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.5% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 5.01% Asian, 2.09% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.165% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (61%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (11.5%) and White Male (7.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (100%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,816 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 647 and the part-time enrollment is 1,169. This means that 35.6% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,207 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
254 enrolled students
Black or African American
185 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 66.5% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Black or African American, 5.01% Asian, 2.09% Two or More Races, 0.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.165% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 461 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white (443 degrees awarded). There were 8.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (290 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (19 degrees) and Surgical Technologist (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (601 degrees awarded) and Biology (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,397,479 people), Physicians (482,880 people), Pharmacists (183,682 people), Medical & health services managers (183,391 people), and Postsecondary teachers (157,414 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in 2021 are Health (601 degrees awarded) and Biology (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Dentists, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Health (601 degrees awarded) and Biology (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,863,149 people), Offices of physicians (367,687 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (359,467 people), Elementary & secondary schools (342,070 people), and Outpatient care centers (290,558 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Health (601 degrees awarded) and Biology (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
290 degrees awarded
Radiographer
19 degrees awarded
Surgical Technologist
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was Registered Nursing with 290 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

531

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences, which is 0.132 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (531).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 0.0902 times less than the 410 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 11.1 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
443 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white (443 degrees awarded). There were 8.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

3.83% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
398 degrees awarded
White Male
45 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is white female (398 degrees awarded). There were 8.84 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (45 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $14.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.48M (31.8%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 38.2M. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences employs 67 Instructors, 5 Assistant professors and 3 Lecturers. Most academics at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are Female Instructor (62), Male Instructor (5), and Female Assistant professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are: Management, with 34 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Endowment

$14.1M

2021 Endowment

53.6%

growth from 2020

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences has an endowment valued at about $14.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences grew 53.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.51M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.5M

2021 Salaries

0.749%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences paid a median of $15.5M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($38.2M) and a 0.749% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences paid a total of $5.74M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Instructor with 67 employees, Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Lecturer with 3 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences were Management with 34 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences was Female Instructor with 62 employees, Male Instructor with 5 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences.