Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Excellent

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Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is a very small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 130 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1866 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Troy, New York.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing.

Majors
Offered
2
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 2 majors. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is very low at 33% (way below New York average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
33%
Bad
The graduation rate at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is outstanding - 100%.

Student to faculty ratio at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is very good -- 7:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - $11,500 a year. The additional fees at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,900, which totals $14,400 a year.

Read the details about Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
100%
As reported in recent data, 2 applications were submitted and 2 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

This college might accept advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is $60.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (518) 268-5130.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Currently there is no on-campus housing at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing.

Based on the college crime numbers, Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Location and Address

Postal Address:
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
1300 Massachusetts Avenue
Troy, New York
12065, USA
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